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By Marcy Buffington Many of us fortunate to live on small acreage want to take steps to improve the habitat for snakes on our property, and thus increase the chances we’ll get to see some of these beautiful creatures on a regular basis. There are a few very affordable techniques that can be used toRead More
It never fails. There isn’t one type of snake that doesn’t have some kind of misconception or urban legend attached to it. Perhaps no other species of snake causes as much chaos and hurt feelings as the coralsnake, and “the rhyme” that is forever attached to them. The Coralsnakes The coralsnakes covered in this articleRead More
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
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
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