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
- Firewalker
Snakes on Film, 08/25
- When snakes bite themselves
The McWetlog, 08/23
- The devil frog of Cretaceous Madagascar
The McWetlog, 08/08
- Tainted snake food recalled
The McWetlog, 07/30
- Too hot for snakes
The McWetlog, 07/09
- Travelers Insurance Commercial
Snakes on Film, 07/02
- A trip to the Indian River Reptile Zoo
The McWetlog, 06/26
- Pretzel puts herself through it again
The McWetlog, 05/02
- Spring Photos of Garter Snakes, 2010 Edition
Gartersnake.info, 04/28
- The latest iteration of snake oil
The McWetlog, 04/22
- Our female red-sided garter has died
The McWetlog, 04/05
- Python
Snakes on Film, 03/29
- Nine New Species Pages
Gartersnake.info, 03/26
- South Park: “Rainforest, Schmainforest”
Snakes on Film, 03/26
- Vipers
Snakes on Film, 03/19
- 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
- The Snake Scientist
- Aimed at readers aged 9 to 12, Sy Montgomery’s children’s book about garter snakes doesn’t insult the intelligence of older readers.
(March 16, 2010) - 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) - 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