Reptile Information
Hopefully helpful stuff about herps
Articles and Book Reviews Short pieces published in amateur herpetological newsletters.
Blog Entries Entries on The McWetlog about reptiles and amphibians, both in the wild and in captivity, and related issues.
FAQ Frequently asked questions about reptiles, reptile care, and our reptile sales. Read this before contacting me.
Herp Dictionary English and French names of Canadian reptiles and amphibians.
Herp Laws A summary of laws relevant to reptile and amphibian keepers in Ontario and Quebec.
Reptile Books Recommended reading for reptile enthusiasts.
Recent Blog Entries
- Snake versus sauropod
The McWetlog, 03/01
- Blade Runner
Snakes on Film, 02/19
- Sesame Street: “Monsterpiece Theater: Howard’s End”
Snakes on Film, 02/06
- Why I don’t keep venomous snakes
The McWetlog, 02/05
- Merced to Create Giant Garter Snake Habitat, Snakes Hopefully Will Arrive Later
Gartersnake.info, 02/04
- Three New Mexican Garter Snake Species Described in 2005
Gartersnake.info, 01/31
- Gaboon viper seized in Toronto
The McWetlog, 01/29
- Snakes and orchids
The McWetlog, 01/28
- NCIS: “Twilight”
Snakes on Film, 01/02
- Sesame Street: “Hello, Sammy!”
Snakes on Film, 01/02
- Sesame Street: “Sammy the Snake”
Snakes on Film, 01/02
- Night at the Museum
Snakes on Film, 11/29
- Blanding’s Turtle habitat threatened in Kanata
The McWetlog, 11/23
- Kung Fu Panda
Snakes on Film, 11/22
- Cats and snakes in the wild
The McWetlog, 11/14
- A New Plan for Sharp Park Golf Course and the San Francisco Garter
Gartersnake.info, 11/06
- The Best Garter Snake Photos of the Year
Gartersnake.info, 10/30
- Actually, sometimes they do bite
The McWetlog, 10/28
- A small snake scare
The McWetlog, 10/25
- Any snake, so long as it’s black
The McWetlog, 10/16
Recent Articles on Gartersnake.info
- Some Garter Snake Feeding Problems
- There are many reasons why captive snakes won’t eat in captivity. Garter snakes have a few more.
(January 25, 2010) - Garter Snakes in Spring
- Photographers capture images of garter snakes emerging from hibernation.
(April 26, 2009) - Garter Snakes in Winter
- In winter, garter snakes are supposed to be hibernating. This presents some challenges when one turns up in your basement, or when you’re keeping them as pets over the winter.
(January 7, 2008)
Recently Published Articles
- How to Write an Article for a Herp Society Newsletter
- Chorus 23, no. 8 (Oct. 2007)
- The Seven Rules of Raising Baby Garter Snakes
- Chorus 22, no. 5 (May 2006)
- Raising Baby Garter Snakes: Some Personal Observations
- The Garter Snake, April 2005
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