Researchers have described a new species of snake of the genus Rhabdophis discovered in a forested region of Northeast India. The snake, Rhabdophis bindi, is similar morphologically to the Himalayan red necked keelback (Rhabdophis himalayanus), but lacks a nuchal groove…
Reptile Anatomy and Physiology is an important part of Herpetology and captive care!
Middle America—the area connecting North and South America that stretches from Mexico through Panama—is a geologically complex region. Characterized by lowlands near the coasts and mountain ranges that form a discontinuous backbone, the region supports an intricate mix of ecological…
Expert captive care and species information for Drymarchon melanurus.
Supplement to the August 2008 REPTILES magazine article "Taipan Number One."
Bonus content from the January 2012 REPTILES magazine article "African Treasure."
Why would anyone call the harmless snake Candoia aspera by the dangerous-sounding name of “viper boa”?
Pueblan Milksnake species profile.
Rat Snakes species profile.
Boa constrictors (subspecies include Boa c. constrictor, B. c. imperator, B. c. occidentalis, etc.) are large, live-bearing snakes found in Central and South America.
Garter Snake species profile.
Everything you need to know to successfully keep the garter snake.
Kingsnakes species profile.
