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herps (or herpetofauna) are reptiles and amphibians.
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What are different types of snakes in Wisconsin?
A list is available on the WI DNR website http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/herps/snakes/
Do blacksnakes bite?
Most snakes will bite in self-defense, including milk snakes, but that does not necessarily make them dangerous. Milk snakes are not rattlesnakes, though they do rattle their tails, and are not poisonous. A milk snake's bite it an irritation at most.
Where are king snakes found?
They live in the desert. Submitted by seesaw81297KINGSNAKE FACTS: Kingsnakes are from the Colubridae family of snakes, the largest family in the serpetine order. Colubrids include about 75% of known snake species. They are loosely defined as "harmless snakes" and are typically slender bodied snakes without a pelvic girdle (like boas and pythons) and without fangs or venom. Although, some species have longer rear teeth with grooves somewhat like fangs, and others with Duvernoy glands have been found to have highly toxic venom. Which Kingsnakes have neither. Kingsnakes scientific name is Lampropeltis, (broken down is Lampro = radiant or shiny, and peltis = small shield) after how small and shiny their scales appear. They comprise of 8 species (Alterna, Calligaster, Getula, Mexicanna, Pyromelana, Ruthven, Triangulum, and Zonata) and 48 subspecies (not including probematic ones). Kingsnakes are separated from other colubrids as having smooth, shiny scales with 2 apical pits on the dorsal scales, which are arranged in 17-27 rows. They also have also have a single anal plate. Kingsnakes range anywhere from southern Canada to northern South America. They come in a wide variety of colors ranging from all black, as with the Mexican Black Kingsnake, to red, yellow and black bands as with the Scarlet Kingsnake and most Milk Snakes. It's thought that the colorations on some kingsnakes is a mimic of local venomous species of snakes. The most common mimic is of the coral snake with black, yellow and red bands. Another example is with the Greyband Kingsnake which seems to mimic the coloration of the Rock Rattlesnake. It's thought they use these mimics for self defense from other predators who would leave them alone thinking they're the venomous specie. Another defenses the Kingsnakes use, is to rattle their tails. The belief of why they do this, is to mimic a rattle snake sound while they're in leaf clutter. My Albino California Kingsnake rattles her tail every time I try to pick her up, so it's not hard to imagine walking up on a hidden kingsnake rattling it's tail and maybe just leaving it be because it MIGHT be a rattlesnake. Yet another defensive ploy they use is to musk (somewhat like a skunk but not near as bad). Kingsnakes get their name because of the fact they eat other snakes. They are thought to be immune to the venom of some viper species, such as rattlesnakes, and copperheads. It is known that they will eat these snakes if given the chance. Rattle snakes have been shown to have a unique defensive behavior used only when confronted with a Kingsnake, and don't use when confronted with other possible predators.. Other things a kingsnake will eat include small mammals and rodents, small reptiles, and amphibians, birds and eggs. Kingsnakes are a fairly active snake compared to alot of python and boa species. They seem to like climbing and digging while in captivity, and roaming their tanks when their hungry. Most kingsnakes are terrestrial in nature and spend most of they're time hiding under rocks, logs or stumps.They're natural habitats range from marshes and swamps to desert and mountainous regions. Kingsnakes are one of the most widely collected specie of snake in the Herping community. The reasons for this, I think, is because they do very well in captivity and require very little compared to many other types of herps. They will do well with a diet of just mice for their entire lives and don't require real specific humidity levels. Another reason I think they're a popular specie to keep, is they won't turn into monsters like alot of pythons or boas do. They stay at a very managable size, ranging from 2-6 feet long. They also come in a very wide variety of colors, giving you alot more variety to choose from. So good luck with your kingsnake and happy herping!!!!!!! above was also submitted by seesaw81297
What is on delonte west face?
Herps
Can malnutrition cause T cell formation?
no but it causes herps
What chould be a red burning sore near viginna area?
the herps
You have just finished having your periods and your breasts started itching What could be wrong?
yuuh probablee have herps
Are eels snakes or amphibians?
Neither. Eels are not herps (amphibians or reptiles). Eels are a type of fish.
Does the rapper T.I. have herpes?
WikiAnswers cannot be sure whether T.I. has herpes or not.
If you buy a girl turtle do you have to buy a boy turtle so she can have babies?
Actually, I'd recommend that you don't. There is a lot more to breeding and rearing herps successfully than simply owning a male and a female.
Where can one find the meaning of the term 'herps'?
The meaning of the word herpes can be found at wikipedia, urban dictionary, as well as on medical sites like WebMD. This is a sexually transmitted disease that many people are completely ignorant about.
Did john rone give herpes to Karen quatman or did Karen quatman give herpes to john rone?
John Rone had the herps before he started screwing around with Karen Quatman. If she has them she got them from one of her previous affairs or he gave them to her.
What does it mean when a Bearded Dragon vomits?
There are many different bacteria, parasites and other conditions, such as foreign body ingestion (sand, rocks, etc.) that can cause what you are describing. I am especially worried about Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause infections in herps and humans. If this is happening to you, get to a herp vet immediately!
Do Birds eat Parson's Chameleons?
Of course a bird large enough to devour a smaller herp is possible. But, in most cases, it would be the other way around. Parsons chameleons get huge, with tongue shots being longer than their body length. At adult size, they could destroy smaller herps, little rodents, and cute birds.
What Is KSHCZ?
KSHCZ stands for Kempner Springs Herpetological Center And Zoo. A Speciality zoo like park that display reptiles,amphibiams,Inverebrates,fish,plants and other rare animals. KSHCZ was established in 1998 by: A Zoologist by the name of Dr. Sean A. Reynolds,III,PH.D. A scienctist/Zoo Keeper that specializing in herps. KSHCZ Networks,Inc., world headquarters is located in Kempner,Texas and operated by its parent Corporation,Kempner Springs Corporation
