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items: West African Mud Turtle (Pelusios castaneus)
items: New Species of Calamaria Snake From India Described
items: Higher Temps Make Invasive Brown Anoles More Aggressive Toward Green Anoles
items: Eastern Indigo Snake Surveys Begin On Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands
items: Lesser Antillean Iguana Established On Prickly Pear East Island
items: USARK: Lincoln County, NC Commissioners Ban Exotics
items: New Species Of Uropeltid Snake Of The Genus Rhinophis Described
items: Zootopia 2 Spurs Online Sales of Venomous Blue Pit Viper in China
items: Gamma, San Diego Zoo’s Extraordinary Galapagos Tortoise Ambassador Dies
items: Trans-Pecos Rat Snake Natural History and Captive Care

West African Mud Turtle (Pelusios castaneus)
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2026-01-06T19:27:02Z
subject: Care Sheets
subject: Turtles & Tortoises Care Sheets
subject: aquatic turtle
subject: care sheet
subject: West African mud turtle
description: The West African mud turtle, also known as the African side-necked turtle or swamp terrapin, is a small aquatic turtle that is known for its elongated neck that it uses to capture fish in its native habitat. The post West African Mud Turtle (Pelusios castaneus) appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: Description:The West African mud turtle, also known as the African side-necked turtle or swamp terrapin, is a small aquatic turtle that is known for its elongated neck that it uses to capture fish in its native habitat. The turtle is not as popular as other semi-aquatic turtles largely due to its coloration, which is a plain brown, to mimic the mud in which it seems to spend a lot of its time. The West African mud turtle can grow to about 10 inches in carapace length and can live up to 50 years or more in captivity with proper care. Native Range: The West African mud turtle is native to much of West and Central Africa, including Angola, Guinea, Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Republic of the Congo. Natural Habitat: The West African mud turtle lives in rivers and mud holes and other bodies of water where prey items such as fish are plentiful. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-125659" class="wp-image-125659 size-full" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87.jpg" alt="West African mud turtle" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87.jpg 1000w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87-400x267.jpg 400w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87-650x434.jpg 650w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87-250x167.jpg 250w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87-768x512.jpg 768w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87-150x100.jpg 150w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1african-sideneckturtle-Debbz87-800x534.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> West African mud turtle. Photo by Debbz87/Shutterstock Enclosure: T…

New Species of Calamaria Snake From India Described
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2026-01-05T19:56:24Z
subject: New Species
subject: Snake Information & News
subject: Calamaria mizoramensis
subject: colubridae
subject: India
subject: new species
description: The burrowing snake species was found in montane evergreen forests in the state and adds to the number of herpetological findings in the area The post New Species of Calamaria Snake From India Described appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: Researchers have described a new species of snake from the genus Calamaria. The Calamaria genus is comprised of 66 recognized species of dwarf, burrowing snakes. The new species, Calamaria mizoramensis sp. nov (proposed “Mizoram Reed Snake”) was discovered in Mizoram State, India. Mizoram sits at an elevation of 670 to 1,295 meters. The burrowing snake species was found in montane evergreen forests in the state and adds to the number of herpetological findings in the area that comprises an Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. The researchers say the herpetofauna in Mizoram state currently comprises 169 species, including 117 reptiles and 52 amphibians. <img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-125656" class="wp-image-125656 size-full" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Calamaria-mizoramensis-1.jpg" alt="Calamaria mizoramensis" width="744" height="756" srcset="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Calamaria-mizoramensis-1.jpg 744w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Calamaria-mizoramensis-1-400x406.jpg 400w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Calamaria-mizoramensis-1-650x660.jpg 650w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Calamaria-mizoramensis-1-250x254.jpg 250w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Calamaria-mizoramensis-1-150x152.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px" /> FIGURE 5. Photographs in life and in situ of Calamaria mizoramensis sp. nov. from Mizoram, India. (A) Sawleng, Saitual (MZMU 865); (B) North Hlimen, Kolasib (MZMU 915); (C) Chanmari West, Aizawl (MZMU 867); (D) Sihphir, Aizawl (MZMU 2411); (E) Kawrthah, Mamit (MZMU 866); (F) Tlangpui, Mamit (uncollected). Photographs by H.T. Lalremsanga (A, E), J.C. Alfred Van Sanglura (B), Vanlal Hrima (C), Lalzarzoa (D), and Lal Muansanga Calamaria mizoramensis Description Calamaria mizoramensis is genetically diverse from its congeners from a distance of 15.3 percent…

Higher Temps Make Invasive Brown Anoles More Aggressive Toward Green Anoles
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2025-12-30T02:51:52Z
subject: Lizard Information & News
subject: Brown anole
subject: Cuban brown anole
subject: green anole
subject: invasive species
description: The researchers say in their paper that their data contributes to the growing knowledge in which factors such as behavior, temperature, and competition work to influence the success of an invasive species. The post Higher Temps Make Invasive Brown Anoles More Aggressive Toward Green Anoles appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: The rise in temperatures globally can affect the competitive interactions between invasive and native species. Researchers Julie E. Rej and Alex R. Gunderson, of the the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University in Louisiana have studied the interactions between the invasive brown anole (Anolis sagrei) and the native green anole (A. carolinensis). They studied aggressive behaviors and how these two species respond to each other in five ecologically relevant temperature regimes, from cool springs to hot summers. They also studied whether the brown anole disrupts the thermoregulation of the green anole. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-95425" class="wp-image-95425 size-full" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/data-import/c87d9172/green-anole-shutterstock_117886642.jpg" alt="Green Anole Shutterstock 117886642" width="712" height="534" srcset="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/data-import/c87d9172/green-anole-shutterstock_117886642.jpg 712w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/data-import/c87d9172/green-anole-shutterstock_117886642-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" /> David Byron Keener/Shutterstock What they found was interesting. The brown anole was more aggressive than the green anole in all the temperature regimes the researchers tested. The higher the temperature, the more aggressive the brown anole became. They also found that the brown anole did not disrupt the thermoregulation traits of the green anole. They determined that as temperatures rise, the aggression of the brown anole over the green anole will increase and that this increased aggression at the higher temperatures could be an important mechanism for the success of the invasive lizards. Invasive species worldwide have been shown to successfully outcompete native species. They compete with native species for the limited resources, resources that the native species d…

Eastern Indigo Snake Surveys Begin On Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2025-12-20T19:51:00Z
subject: Snake Information & News
subject: Wild Snakes
subject: eastern indigo snake
subject: Florida
description: When the SCCF surveys snakes, the foundation researchers measure, photograph and mark them and obtain genetic samples for other studies The post Eastern Indigo Snake Surveys Begin On Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation launched its annual eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) surveys in early November, spurred by a cold front that induced breeding activity with the species. The foundation says that the wintertime breeding activity is one of the principal factors that led to the decline of the species across their limited range in South Georgia and Florida. “These state and federally protected snakes cover more ground while looking for mates, while road use from winter tourists and part-time residents is at its peak,” Wildlife & Habitat Management Director Chris Lechowicz said in a statement released by SCCF announcing the survey. “This leads to high occurrences of road mortality and is the main reason they are now extirpated from Sanibel and Captiva islands.” 42 Eastern Indigo Snakes Released Into Florida’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve <iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="“42 Eastern Indigo Snakes Released Into Florida’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve” — Reptiles Magazine" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/42-eastern-indigo-snakes-released-into-floridas-apalachicola-bluffs-and-ravines-preserve/embed/#?secret=NA7gSJ7JVb#?secret=0umT5rMFGr" data-secret="0umT5rMFGr" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"> The foundation is hoping for a successful survey on Sanibel, as the last documented sighting of an eastern indigo snake on the island was in 1999. They still can be found on nearby islands in the Pine Island Sound in small numbers, the foundation said. When the SCCF surveys snakes, the foundation researchers measure, photograph and mark them and obtain genetic samples for other studies. This enables the researchers to better understand population size, longevity, sex ratios and the snakes’ movements in their environments. Eastern indigo snakes were listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endan…

Lesser Antillean Iguana Established On Prickly Pear East Island
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2025-12-18T19:55:34Z
subject: Lizard Information & News
subject: Wild Lizards
subject: Anguilla
subject: green iguana
subject: invasive species
subject: Lesser Antillean iguana
subject: translocation
description: Since the translocation of the 33 iguanas five years ago, Prickly Pear East has seen a surge in the iguana’s populations. The post Lesser Antillean Iguana Established On Prickly Pear East Island appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: Conservationists with the Anguilla National Trust, Re:wild and the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division in Dominica announced that a 2016 translocation effort of 23 Lesser Antillean Iguana has been successful, with the species breeding on the invasive species-free Prickly Pear East Island. In 2016, Anguilla National Trust conservationists began translocating the critically endangered Lesser Antillean iguana (Iguana delicatissima) from the mainland to Prickly Pear East, an islet that has no invasive species. A total of 23 iguanas were translocated. The researchers determined that the genetic diversity could not be achieved with 23 specimens, so the team contacted the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division in Dominica, asking for some young Lesser Antillean iguanas from Dominica. This was in an effort to boost the genetic diversity on the islet. The government of Dominica sent 10 healthy young Lesser Antillean iguanas in 2021. The iguanas were released on Prickly Pear East in hopes that they would breed with the existing population of 23. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-125635" class="wp-image-125635 size-full" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Devon-Carter-with-Lesser-Antillean-iguana-population-monitoring-and-genetic-testing1000.jpg" alt="Lesser Antillean iguana." width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Devon-Carter-with-Lesser-Antillean-iguana-population-monitoring-and-genetic-testing1000.jpg 1000w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Devon-Carter-with-Lesser-Antillean-iguana-population-monitoring-and-genetic-testing1000-400x300.jpg 400w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Devon-Carter-with-Lesser-Antillean-iguana-population-monitoring-and-genetic-testing1000-650x488.jpg 650w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Devon-Carter-with-Lesser-Antillean-iguana-population-monitoring-and-genetic-testi…

USARK: Lincoln County, NC Commissioners Ban Exotics
type: item
creator: USARK
date: 2025-12-16T02:31:12Z
subject: Frog & Amphibians Information & News
subject: Information & News
subject: Lizard Information & News
subject: Snake Information & News
subject: reptile bans
subject: reptile legislation
description: The ordinance does list humans as an exempt species that can be owned, but you cannot own a leopard gecko. The post USARK: Lincoln County, NC Commissioners Ban Exotics appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: UPDATE 12/15/25: ALERT! The County Commissioners voted to ban ALL lizards, ALL amphibians, hedgehogs, and more. They chose to totally dismiss legitimate science by using false taxonomic classifications. There has not been enough opposition. USARK requested a hearing, but the Commissioners refused to allow a public hearing on this issue, even though this was a new draft. Five people stayed and spoke in opposition at the end of the meeting, including USARK’s Phil Goss, with no one testifying in support. While the simple fact that the proposal uses fictitious and incorrect taxonomy, has redundancies, closes down businesses, bans all lizards, and more were plainly presented to the Commissioners, they chose to move forward. One commissioner said, “I don’t think this goes far enough.” The ordinance does list humans as an exempt species that can be owned, but you cannot own a leopard gecko. The “grandfather” clause requires an annual license that is $250 for the first animal and $100 for each additional animal. Owning 10 grandfathered “exotic animals” will be $1,150 annually in county permit fees. This is scheduled for a second vote on January 5, 2026. We need animal and academic professionals to contact the Commissioners immediately to point out the unscientific nature of the ordinance (including use of “races of animals,” family Marsupialia that does not exist, and more), and responsible animal owners need to address the overreaching bans on very common pets, such as geckos, bearded dragons, tree frogs, axolotls, and more. All lizards and amphibians are banned as none are listed in the “Exempted Animals” list, which therefore bans them by default. Meeting: January 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Lincoln County Admin Building, 353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 Take action and read more at https://usark.org/25nc/. <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Freptilesmagazine.com%2Fusark-lincoln-county-nc-c…

New Species Of Uropeltid Snake Of The Genus Rhinophis Described
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2025-12-15T01:57:38Z
subject: New Species
subject: Snake Information & News
subject: India
subject: shield tail snake
subject: Uropeltid Snake
subject: Western Ghats
description: The snake was found in the Siruvani Hills in the Central and Western Ghats mountains of India. It is in the family Uropeltidae. The post New Species Of Uropeltid Snake Of The Genus Rhinophis Described appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: Researchers have described a new species of shield tail snake from the Western Ghats mountains of India. The snake was found in the Siruvani Hills in the Central and Western Ghats mountains of India. It is in the family Uropeltidae, which are known as the shield tail snakes. They are named as such because they feature a thick, flattened tail that is heavily keratinized, or strengthened by keratin, to create a tough structural tail that helps with burrowing and defense. 5 Invertebrate-Eating Snakes The snake differs from its congeners due to biogeographic and molecular phylogenetic distinctiveness. It features a lustrous, dark brownish black coloration with a creamy white bottom with irregular patches and brownish black blotches. Juveniles of the species measure between 120-140mm in length, while adults are estimated to measure 304mm, or one foot in length. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-125621" class="wp-image-125621 size-large" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-650x532.jpg" alt="Rhinophis siruvaniensis" width="650" height="532" srcset="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-650x532.jpg 650w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-400x328.jpg 400w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-250x205.jpg 250w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-768x629.jpg 768w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-1536x1258.jpg 1536w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-150x123.jpg 150w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-800x655.jpg 800w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-1200x983.jpg 1200w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296-1600x1310.jpg 1600w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/oo_1442296.jpg 1961w" sizes="auto, (m…

Zootopia 2 Spurs Online Sales of Venomous Blue Pit Viper in China
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2025-12-11T20:24:10Z
subject: Snake Information & News
subject: Snakes
subject: venomous snake
subject: Indonesia
subject: pit viper
description: The online sales of the blue Indonesian pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) apparently soared after the November 26 release of the movie in China. The post Zootopia 2 Spurs Online Sales of Venomous Blue Pit Viper in China appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: In a phenomenon reminiscent of the release of Finding Nemo back in 2003, which spurred, sadly the fad sales of blue tang reef fish and clown fish, the release of Zootopia 2 in China has spurred interest and demand for the live equivalent of Gary the blue snake, which apparently was modeled after a blue pit viper. The online sales of the blue Indonesian pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) apparently soared after the November 26 release of the movie, according to The Outlet, a Shanghai, China based newspaper, via Sixth Tone. The Outlet reported there was a wave of people trying to dissuade others from acquiring the venomous reptile, noting the dangers that these snakes can be to those without venomous snake-keeping experience, while another commented about the message the film was purported to have made. “The power of a good film is remarkable. It’s genuinely changed how I view snakes, animals I used to fear and was biased against,” the commenter said. Sixth Tone later checked the online platforms and noted that Xiaohongshu and Douyin, which is the Chinese version of TikTok, do not allow the sale of wildlife and venomous animals. Violations of these policies would lead to account bans. A second check found that most blue pit viper listings had been removed from the sales platforms. Postal regulations also prohibit the mailing of live and toxic items, making the shipping of these pit vipers illegal, according to Sixth Tone. Asian Snakes That Mimics Venomous Vipers Placed In New Family, Psammodynastidae <iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="“Asian Snakes That Mimics Venomous Vipers Placed In New Family, Psammodynastidae” — Reptiles Magazine" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/asian-snakes-that-mimics-venomous-vipers-placed-in-new-family-psammodynastidae/embed/#?secret=sxId9uLeQy#?secret=hbQsFdOvvw" data-secret="hbQsFdOvvw" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="…

Gamma, San Diego Zoo’s Extraordinary Galapagos Tortoise Ambassador Dies
type: item
creator: John Virata
date: 2025-12-10T00:43:52Z
subject: Turtles & Tortoises Information & News
subject: galapagos tortoise
subject: San Diego Zoo
description: Gamma arrived at the San Diego Zoo between 1928-1931 died November 20. She was estimated to be about 141 years old. The post Gamma, San Diego Zoo’s Extraordinary Galapagos Tortoise Ambassador Dies appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: Gamma, a Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis sp.) who arrived at the San Diego Zoo between 1928-1931 died November 20. She was estimated to be about 141 years old. She was one of the first group of tortoises to come to the zoo from the Galapagos Islands where she was born. According to an Instagram post on the zoo’s IG page, Gamma was a shy tortoise who observed the creation and evolution of the zoo, lived through more than 20 U.S. presidencies, two World Wars and two pandemics. She lived for nearly 100 years at the San Diego Zoo and met and worked with hundreds of thousands of zoo team members, guests, volunteers and conservationists, the zoo wrote. Known as the “Queen of the Zoo” by her care specialists, she has been photographed during the early days of photography as well as in the current social media climate that permeated the world today. She was a fan of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, and in her honor, the zoo encourages youth enjoy a fruit filled salad of your own to celebrate her long and storied life. History of the Galapagos Tortoise Galapagos Tortoise Information The Galapagos tortoise is considered threatened by the IUCN. It is the largest tortoise species on earth, with an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 giant tortoise species left in the wild, including all 11 subspecies. They can live well over 100 years and can weigh upward of 900 lbs, reaching sexual maturity at 20 to 30 years. REPTILES magazine covered the discovery of a living subspecies, Chelonoidis niger phantasticus in February 2021. You can read that article here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Freptilesmagazine.com%2Fgamma-san-diego-zoos-extraordinary-galapagos-tortoise-ambassador-dies%2F&title=Gamma%2C%20San%20Diego%20Zoo%E2%80%99s%20Extraordinary%20Galapagos%20Tortoise%20Ambassador%20Dies" data-a2a-url="https://reptilesmagazine.com/gamma-san-diego…

Trans-Pecos Rat Snake Natural History and Captive Care
type: item
creator: Russell Rozell
date: 2025-12-05T21:06:08Z
subject: Snake Care
subject: Snake Information & News
subject: Snakes
subject: Snakes Care Sheets
subject: care sheet
subject: rat snake
subject: trans pecos rat snake
description: The Trans-Pecos rat snake was famously described by noted herpetologist Carl Kauffeld in one of his books, “Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept.” The post Trans-Pecos Rat Snake Natural History and Captive Care appeared first on Reptiles Magazine.
encoded: In the United States and in other regions around the world, many common and successful species fall into the rat snake family. They are also very popular with reptile keepers due to their attractive colors and capability to thrive in captivity. Because they are fairly common in many parts of the world, Rat snakes may not garner much attention. However, there is one rat snake species in my collection that always attracts attention and captures the interest of my guests. The Trans-Pecos rat snake (Bogertophis subocularis) is a unique and attractive species indeed, with their distinctive and attractive coloration, docile nature, pink tongues and large, inquisitive eyes. When I ask friends and guests which of the snake species in my collection is their favorite, the Trans-Pecos rat snakes often get lots of votes. I guess you could say, “The ‘eyes’ have it.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-125601" class="wp-image-125601 size-full" src="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000.jpg" alt="Trans pecos rat snake" width="1000" height="699" srcset="https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000.jpg 1000w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000-400x280.jpg 400w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000-650x454.jpg 650w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000-250x175.jpg 250w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000-768x537.jpg 768w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000-150x105.jpg 150w, https://reptilesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Trans-pecos-rat-snake-axanthic-David-Powell1000-800x559.jpg 8…