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Tag > reptile myths
Yikes! Another Fake Giant Reptile
This photo keeps resurfacing and several of our staff members just got it emailed to them again. So, in our unending crusade to dispel as many reptile myths as we can we will have a go at this one.
Huge gator, or forced perspective?GIANT RATTLESNAKES!
The Internet Such a Resource!?
Sometimes the internet is a great source of information and sometimes...well...it is like the National Enquirer. If you are not intimately involved in a particular area of study it can be pretty hard to know the difference when reading things online or seeing them on TV. To make matters more complicated, most of us (me included) tend to be pretty trusting anyway. When it comes to reptiles and amphibians, you can count on the staff at Reptile Gardens for the true facts, no sensational tabloid-style lies or exaggerations from us.
"Protecting Your Family, Pets and Livestock from Snakes"
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake This is part 3 of our answer to a recent question involving increased snake activity in the Black Hills. If you missed them, read Part 1 and Part 2 . This time we'll give you some advice on how to protect yourself and your animals from snakes.
6 Ways to Entice Snakes Onto Your Property
Mojave Rattlesnake We recently responded to a question about the rattlesnake population in the Black Hills. Part of the question asked if people could take steps to actually reduce that population.
As we explained, this perception of a snake population increase is mistaken, so there really isn't an overpopulation issue.
More Rattlesnakes in the Black Hills
RattlesnakeA recent question about rattlesnakes prompted us to write this post, since we figured it may be helpful to many people in the Black Hills area.
The question involved concerns that there has been an increase in the population of rattlesnakes, or that there was a nearby den of snakes that contributed to increased snake encounters and danger to children and pets.
Welcome to Reptile Gardens' Blog!
Reptile GardensWelcome to our new blog!
We started this blog because many of you have questions about reptiles and about Reptile Gardens.
Some of what we offer here will be technical, some fun, and some will simply be news.
