This diagram has been floating around the internet for several years, and has a habit of becoming viral at least a few times a year. Since it has been making the rounds again I thought I would address this once and for all. THE GOOD Well, actually, before we begin let me get this outRead More
Month: March 2018
Snake Salivary Glands
Discussion from the WSED Facebook group (you have to be a member to read posts): Do venomous snakes have salivary glands other than the obvious ones attached to the fangs? If so, does the saliva contain the same structures as their venom? Snakes have many different salivary glands. The venom glands evolved from a salivaryRead More
Elapid Educational Links
List of Elapidae genera The Most Common Myths About Coral Snakes
The Difference Between Ratsnakes and Racers
Ratsnakes and Racers are pretty widely distributed across the US. The two look similar and are easy to confuse. They are both harmless snakes, and both love to eat rodents (among other things), offering free pest control to your yard and home. Both species can grow quite large, where adults can average 4 feet, someRead More
Education Through Social Media
Despite all the bad press it gets, social media is quickly becoming an important tool in the dissemination of amphibian and reptile information. With the rise of formats such as Facebook groups, educators now can hold a large public (and global) audience from the comfort of their home. While this may seem a daunting taskRead More