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  1. 🦎 Trapelus sanguinolentus (Steppe Agama)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-13

    πŸ‘€ By: alexander_fomichev

    πŸ“Œ Location: Uzbekistan, Qashqadaryo Region, Sichankul' Lake

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Alexander A. Fomichev, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapelus

  2. 🦎 Trapelus sanguinolentus (Steppe Agama)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-13

    πŸ‘€ By: alexander_fomichev

    πŸ“Œ Location: Uzbekistan, Qashqadaryo Region, Sichankul' Lake

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Alexander A. Fomichev, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapelus

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  3. 🦎 Trapelus sanguinolentus (Steppe Agama)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-13

    πŸ‘€ By: alexander_fomichev

    πŸ“Œ Location: Uzbekistan, Qashqadaryo Region, Sichankul' Lake

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Alexander A. Fomichev, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapelus

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  4. 🦎 Trapelus sanguinolentus (Steppe Agama)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-13

    πŸ‘€ By: alexander_fomichev

    πŸ“Œ Location: Uzbekistan, Qashqadaryo Region, Sichankul' Lake

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Alexander A. Fomichev, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapelus

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  5. 🦎 Trapelus sanguinolentus (Steppe Agama)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-13

    πŸ‘€ By: alexander_fomichev

    πŸ“Œ Location: Uzbekistan, Qashqadaryo Region, Sichankul' Lake

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Alexander A. Fomichev, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapelus

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  6. 🐍🧬 Researchers analyzed the genomes of over 1000 #squamate species to understand the rapid diversification of #snakes.

    The findings suggest that snakes evolved up to 3 times faster than #lizards to develop their unique sensory systems and flexible bodies. The shift allowed them to survuve in diverse environments after the loss of their limbs over 100 million years ago.

    πŸ‘‰ livescience.com/animals/snakes

    #evolution #biology #genetics #reptiles #science #paleontology #nature #wildlife #herpetology #history #research

  7. 🐍🧬 Researchers analyzed the genomes of over 1000 #squamate species to understand the rapid diversification of #snakes.

    The findings suggest that snakes evolved up to 3 times faster than #lizards to develop their unique sensory systems and flexible bodies. The shift allowed them to survuve in diverse environments after the loss of their limbs over 100 million years ago.

    πŸ‘‰ livescience.com/animals/snakes

    #evolution #biology #genetics #reptiles #science #paleontology #nature #wildlife #herpetology #history #research

  8. 🐍🧬 Researchers analyzed the genomes of over 1000 #squamate species to understand the rapid diversification of #snakes.

    The findings suggest that snakes evolved up to 3 times faster than #lizards to develop their unique sensory systems and flexible bodies. The shift allowed them to survuve in diverse environments after the loss of their limbs over 100 million years ago.

    πŸ‘‰ livescience.com/animals/snakes

    #evolution #biology #genetics #reptiles #science #paleontology #nature #wildlife #herpetology #history #research

  9. 🐍🧬 Researchers analyzed the genomes of over 1000 #squamate species to understand the rapid diversification of #snakes.

    The findings suggest that snakes evolved up to 3 times faster than #lizards to develop their unique sensory systems and flexible bodies. The shift allowed them to survuve in diverse environments after the loss of their limbs over 100 million years ago.

    πŸ‘‰ livescience.com/animals/snakes

    #evolution #biology #genetics #reptiles #science #paleontology #nature #wildlife #herpetology #history #research

  10. 🐍🧬 Researchers analyzed the genomes of over 1000 #squamate species to understand the rapid diversification of #snakes.

    The findings suggest that snakes evolved up to 3 times faster than #lizards to develop their unique sensory systems and flexible bodies. The shift allowed them to survuve in diverse environments after the loss of their limbs over 100 million years ago.

    πŸ‘‰ livescience.com/animals/snakes

    #evolution #biology #genetics #reptiles #science #paleontology #nature #wildlife #herpetology #history #research

  11. 🐸 Eupsophus altor (Oncol's Ground Frog)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-09

    πŸ‘€ By: chorero

    πŸ“Œ Location: Valdivia, CL-LR, CL

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Jorge Troncoso Vera, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupsophu

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  12. 🐸 Eupsophus altor (Oncol's Ground Frog)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-09

    πŸ‘€ By: chorero

    πŸ“Œ Location: Valdivia, CL-LR, CL

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Jorge Troncoso Vera, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupsophu

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  13. 🐸 Eupsophus altor (Oncol's Ground Frog)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-09

    πŸ‘€ By: chorero

    πŸ“Œ Location: Valdivia, CL-LR, CL

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Jorge Troncoso Vera, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupsophu

  14. 🐸 Eupsophus altor (Oncol's Ground Frog)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-09

    πŸ‘€ By: chorero

    πŸ“Œ Location: Valdivia, CL-LR, CL

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Jorge Troncoso Vera, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupsophu

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  15. 🐸 Eupsophus altor (Oncol's Ground Frog)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-09

    πŸ‘€ By: chorero

    πŸ“Œ Location: Valdivia, CL-LR, CL

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Jorge Troncoso Vera, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupsophu

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  16. 🐸 Bufo bufo (European Toad)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-08

    πŸ‘€ By: petehawkins

    πŸ“Œ Location: Gloucestershire, UK

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: no rights reserved

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_t

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  17. 🐸 Bufo bufo (European Toad)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-08

    πŸ‘€ By: petehawkins

    πŸ“Œ Location: Gloucestershire, UK

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: no rights reserved

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_t

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  18. 🐸 Bufo bufo (European Toad)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-08

    πŸ‘€ By: petehawkins

    πŸ“Œ Location: Gloucestershire, UK

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: no rights reserved

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_t

  19. 🐸 Bufo bufo (European Toad)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-08

    πŸ‘€ By: petehawkins

    πŸ“Œ Location: Gloucestershire, UK

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: no rights reserved

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_t

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  20. 🐸 Bufo bufo (European Toad)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-08

    πŸ‘€ By: petehawkins

    πŸ“Œ Location: Gloucestershire, UK

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: no rights reserved

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_t

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology

  21. 🦎 Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean House Gecko)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-07

    πŸ‘€ By: samuel_guiraudou

    πŸ“Œ Location: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-CΓ΄te d'Azur, FR

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Samuel GUIRAUDOU, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterr

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  22. 🦎 Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean House Gecko)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-07

    πŸ‘€ By: samuel_guiraudou

    πŸ“Œ Location: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-CΓ΄te d'Azur, FR

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Samuel GUIRAUDOU, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterr

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  23. 🦎 Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean House Gecko)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-07

    πŸ‘€ By: samuel_guiraudou

    πŸ“Œ Location: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-CΓ΄te d'Azur, FR

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Samuel GUIRAUDOU, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterr

  24. 🦎 Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean House Gecko)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-07

    πŸ‘€ By: samuel_guiraudou

    πŸ“Œ Location: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-CΓ΄te d'Azur, FR

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Samuel GUIRAUDOU, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterr

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  25. 🦎 Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean House Gecko)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-05-07

    πŸ‘€ By: samuel_guiraudou

    πŸ“Œ Location: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-CΓ΄te d'Azur, FR

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Samuel GUIRAUDOU, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterr

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  26. Wait, wall lizards (Podarcis) also have a rock-paper-scissors situation in color morphs? I thought this was only in side-blotched lizards in the US. Pretty crazy, they aren't even in the same family.
    "These larger, more aggressive lizards, recognized by their striking appearance, have spread rapidly. As they expand into new areas, the yellow and orange throat variants are disappearing. In many places, only the white morph remains."
    #herpetology #science #biology
    sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

  27. Wait, wall lizards (Podarcis) also have a rock-paper-scissors situation in color morphs? I thought this was only in side-blotched lizards in the US. Pretty crazy, they aren't even in the same family.
    "These larger, more aggressive lizards, recognized by their striking appearance, have spread rapidly. As they expand into new areas, the yellow and orange throat variants are disappearing. In many places, only the white morph remains."
    #herpetology #science #biology
    sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

  28. Wait, wall lizards (Podarcis) also have a rock-paper-scissors situation in color morphs? I thought this was only in side-blotched lizards in the US. Pretty crazy, they aren't even in the same family.
    "These larger, more aggressive lizards, recognized by their striking appearance, have spread rapidly. As they expand into new areas, the yellow and orange throat variants are disappearing. In many places, only the white morph remains."
    #herpetology #science #biology
    sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

  29. Wait, wall lizards (Podarcis) also have a rock-paper-scissors situation in color morphs? I thought this was only in side-blotched lizards in the US. Pretty crazy, they aren't even in the same family.
    "These larger, more aggressive lizards, recognized by their striking appearance, have spread rapidly. As they expand into new areas, the yellow and orange throat variants are disappearing. In many places, only the white morph remains."

    sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

  30. Wait, wall lizards (Podarcis) also have a rock-paper-scissors situation in color morphs? I thought this was only in side-blotched lizards in the US. Pretty crazy, they aren't even in the same family.
    "These larger, more aggressive lizards, recognized by their striking appearance, have spread rapidly. As they expand into new areas, the yellow and orange throat variants are disappearing. In many places, only the white morph remains."
    #herpetology #science #biology
    sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

  31. 'Objekte die mit "F" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag

    F wie Frosch natΓΌrlich, war ja klar, ne?
    mein aktuellstes FroschFoto ist von vor 2 wochen
    ein

    Grasfrosch
    Rana temporaria
    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasfros

    frΓΆsche sind weit schwerer vor die linse zu bekommen als krabbeltierchen, meist von vornherein weiter weg, hauen sie zudem schneller ab und sind hervorragend getarnt, zumindest wenn sie dann stillhalten. was wieder von vorteil ist

    #frog #amphibien #nature #biodiversity #herpetology

  32. 'Objekte die mit "F" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag

    F wie Frosch natΓΌrlich, war ja klar, ne?
    mein aktuellstes FroschFoto ist von vor 2 wochen
    ein

    Grasfrosch
    Rana temporaria
    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasfros

    frΓΆsche sind weit schwerer vor die linse zu bekommen als krabbeltierchen, meist von vornherein weiter weg, hauen sie zudem schneller ab und sind hervorragend getarnt, zumindest wenn sie dann stillhalten. was wieder von vorteil ist

    #frog #amphibien #nature #biodiversity #herpetology

  33. 'Objekte die mit "F" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag

    F wie Frosch natΓΌrlich, war ja klar, ne?
    mein aktuellstes FroschFoto ist von vor 2 wochen
    ein

    Grasfrosch
    Rana temporaria
    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasfros

    frΓΆsche sind weit schwerer vor die linse zu bekommen als krabbeltierchen, meist von vornherein weiter weg, hauen sie zudem schneller ab und sind hervorragend getarnt, zumindest wenn sie dann stillhalten. was wieder von vorteil ist

    #frog #amphibien #nature #biodiversity #herpetology

  34. 'Objekte die mit "F" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag

    F wie Frosch natΓΌrlich, war ja klar, ne?
    mein aktuellstes FroschFoto ist von vor 2 wochen
    ein

    Grasfrosch
    Rana temporaria
    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasfros

    frΓΆsche sind weit schwerer vor die linse zu bekommen als krabbeltierchen, meist von vornherein weiter weg, hauen sie zudem schneller ab und sind hervorragend getarnt, zumindest wenn sie dann stillhalten. was wieder von vorteil ist

    #frog #amphibien #nature #biodiversity #herpetology

  35. 'Objekte die mit "F" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag

    F wie Frosch natΓΌrlich, war ja klar, ne?
    mein aktuellstes FroschFoto ist von vor 2 wochen
    ein

    Grasfrosch
    Rana temporaria
    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasfros

    frΓΆsche sind weit schwerer vor die linse zu bekommen als krabbeltierchen, meist von vornherein weiter weg, hauen sie zudem schneller ab und sind hervorragend getarnt, zumindest wenn sie dann stillhalten. was wieder von vorteil ist

    #frog #amphibien #nature #biodiversity #herpetology

  36. 🦎 Phalotris lemniscatus (Dumeril's Diadem Snake)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-04-28

    πŸ‘€ By: ornitoloca

    πŸ“Œ Location: Interbalnearia Y Solis, 15100 Marindia, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Agustina Medina, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalotri

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  37. 🦎 Phalotris lemniscatus (Dumeril's Diadem Snake)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-04-28

    πŸ‘€ By: ornitoloca

    πŸ“Œ Location: Interbalnearia Y Solis, 15100 Marindia, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Agustina Medina, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalotri

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  38. 🦎 Phalotris lemniscatus (Dumeril's Diadem Snake)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-04-28

    πŸ‘€ By: ornitoloca

    πŸ“Œ Location: Interbalnearia Y Solis, 15100 Marindia, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Agustina Medina, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalotri

  39. 🦎 Phalotris lemniscatus (Dumeril's Diadem Snake)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-04-28

    πŸ‘€ By: ornitoloca

    πŸ“Œ Location: Interbalnearia Y Solis, 15100 Marindia, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Agustina Medina, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalotri

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  40. 🦎 Phalotris lemniscatus (Dumeril's Diadem Snake)

    πŸ“… Observed on 2025-04-28

    πŸ‘€ By: ornitoloca

    πŸ“Œ Location: Interbalnearia Y Solis, 15100 Marindia, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    πŸ”— iNaturalist link: inaturalist.org/observations/3

    πŸ“· Photo credits: (c) Agustina Medina, some rights reserved (CC BY)

    πŸ”Ž Learn more about the taxon: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalotri

    #iNaturalist #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Herpetology #Reptiles

  41. CW: Bitey snake in a bucket!

    I have some new neighbors across the street, from the Pacific Northwest. We've chatted a few times and yesterday I gave them a whole bunch of cuttings off of my cactus here to help them landscape their yard. I was talking about all the lizards and snakes that live here and how I had to catch and relocate a rattlesnake from under the crawlspace in my house. I suggested to them that they look into rattlesnake aversion training for their dog.

    I also said that if they found a rattlesnake in the yard, I'd be happy to come get it and relocate it. Jinx, I guess, because she walked over this evening and said that there was rattler in their yard. A western diamondback, like the one that was under my house. Absolutely beautiful snake with 14 rattles! It's much bigger than it looks like curled up in the photos in the bucket.

    Alt text in first pic has info about distinguishing western diamondbacks from Mojave rattlesnakes.

    #Rattlesnake #HerpReport #Herpetology #LifeInTheSonoranDesert #Snake

  42. CW: Bitey snake in a bucket!

    I have some new neighbors across the street, from the Pacific Northwest. We've chatted a few times and yesterday I gave them a whole bunch of cuttings off of my cactus here to help them landscape their yard. I was talking about all the lizards and snakes that live here and how I had to catch and relocate a rattlesnake from under the crawlspace in my house. I suggested to them that they look into rattlesnake aversion training for their dog.

    I also said that if they found a rattlesnake in the yard, I'd be happy to come get it and relocate it. Jinx, I guess, because she walked over this evening and said that there was rattler in their yard. A western diamondback, like the one that was under my house. Absolutely beautiful snake with 14 rattles! It's much bigger than it looks like curled up in the photos in the bucket.

    Alt text in first pic has info about distinguishing western diamondbacks from Mojave rattlesnakes.

    #Rattlesnake #HerpReport #Herpetology #LifeInTheSonoranDesert #Snake

  43. CW: Bitey snake in a bucket!

    I have some new neighbors across the street, from the Pacific Northwest. We've chatted a few times and yesterday I gave them a whole bunch of cuttings off of my cactus here to help them landscape their yard. I was talking about all the lizards and snakes that live here and how I had to catch and relocate a rattlesnake from under the crawlspace in my house. I suggested to them that they look into rattlesnake aversion training for their dog.

    I also said that if they found a rattlesnake in the yard, I'd be happy to come get it and relocate it. Jinx, I guess, because she walked over this evening and said that there was rattler in their yard. A western diamondback, like the one that was under my house. Absolutely beautiful snake with 14 rattles! It's much bigger than it looks like curled up in the photos in the bucket.

    Alt text in first pic has info about distinguishing western diamondbacks from Mojave rattlesnakes.

    #Rattlesnake #HerpReport #Herpetology #LifeInTheSonoranDesert #Snake

  44. CW: Bitey snake in a bucket!

    I have some new neighbors across the street, from the Pacific Northwest. We've chatted a few times and yesterday I gave them a whole bunch of cuttings off of my cactus here to help them landscape their yard. I was talking about all the lizards and snakes that live here and how I had to catch and relocate a rattlesnake from under the crawlspace in my house. I suggested to them that they look into rattlesnake aversion training for their dog.

    I also said that if they found a rattlesnake in the yard, I'd be happy to come get it and relocate it. Jinx, I guess, because she walked over this evening and said that there was rattler in their yard. A western diamondback, like the one that was under my house. Absolutely beautiful snake with 14 rattles! It's much bigger than it looks like curled up in the photos in the bucket.

    Alt text in first pic has info about distinguishing western diamondbacks from Mojave rattlesnakes.

    #Rattlesnake #HerpReport #Herpetology #LifeInTheSonoranDesert #Snake

  45. CW: Bitey snake in a bucket!

    I have some new neighbors across the street, from the Pacific Northwest. We've chatted a few times and yesterday I gave them a whole bunch of cuttings off of my cactus here to help them landscape their yard. I was talking about all the lizards and snakes that live here and how I had to catch and relocate a rattlesnake from under the crawlspace in my house. I suggested to them that they look into rattlesnake aversion training for their dog.

    I also said that if they found a rattlesnake in the yard, I'd be happy to come get it and relocate it. Jinx, I guess, because she walked over this evening and said that there was rattler in their yard. A western diamondback, like the one that was under my house. Absolutely beautiful snake with 14 rattles! It's much bigger than it looks like curled up in the photos in the bucket.

    Alt text in first pic has info about distinguishing western diamondbacks from Mojave rattlesnakes.

    #Rattlesnake #HerpReport #Herpetology #LifeInTheSonoranDesert #Snake

  46. Last night after I posted the picture of the Sonoran Desert toad, it came back to the water dish for a little more toadly spa time.

    What it is probably doing is "drinking", which they do by osmosis through a membrane on their lower abdomens.

    #LizardReport #Herpetology #Toad #HerpReport

  47. Last night after I posted the picture of the Sonoran Desert toad, it came back to the water dish for a little more toadly spa time.

    What it is probably doing is "drinking", which they do by osmosis through a membrane on their lower abdomens.

    #LizardReport #Herpetology #Toad #HerpReport

  48. Last night after I posted the picture of the Sonoran Desert toad, it came back to the water dish for a little more toadly spa time.

    What it is probably doing is "drinking", which they do by osmosis through a membrane on their lower abdomens.

    #LizardReport #Herpetology #Toad #HerpReport

  49. Last night after I posted the picture of the Sonoran Desert toad, it came back to the water dish for a little more toadly spa time.

    What it is probably doing is "drinking", which they do by osmosis through a membrane on their lower abdomens.

    #LizardReport #Herpetology #Toad #HerpReport

  50. Last night after I posted the picture of the Sonoran Desert toad, it came back to the water dish for a little more toadly spa time.

    What it is probably doing is "drinking", which they do by osmosis through a membrane on their lower abdomens.

    #LizardReport #Herpetology #Toad #HerpReport