A Banded Rock Rattlesnake found on a hike through a wooded canyon.
Banded Rock Rattlesnake From Above
Month: September 2024
Western Banded Gecko
Western Banded Geckos are native to the southwest. Like many geckos, these little lizards can vocalize, emitting a squeaking bark when distressed. Unlike many geckos, however, they have eyelids, which give the appearance of having eyelashes with slightly raised scales. These are also not wall-climbers, lacking the clinging pads geckos are famous for. If you’re in an urban area, these are not the geckos you likely see around the patio light at night.
Amazon Tree Boa
One of several Amazon Tree Boas we found on a night time boat ride in Peru.
Spring Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes
Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes getting some sun just outside their winter den several springs ago in central Arizona.
Cerralvo Island Rattlesnake
Cerralvo Island Rattlesnake found near the beach on its namesake island a few years ago off the coast of Baja California Sur.
Arizona Black Rattlesnake Watching Us
Arizona Black Rattlesnake watching us as we watch her from a basking spot near her winter den. She is one of a group of females that will stay here all year, eventually giving birth late in the summer.
Sonoran Sidewinder On A Dirt Road
Sonoran Sidewinders are very fast as they, essentially, tip-toe across hot desert sand. At night, they can be confused by flashlights and move with speed in surprising directions. This may be an explanation for reports of their “aggression”. In reality, they are timid, quick to flee, and often less likely to strike out defensively than other species in the area. This one was seen crossing a dirt road near Phoenix.
Glass Frog – a Transparent Parent
A Glass Frog stays with its eggs, as seen from below the leaf on a night hike in Guatemala. Within each egg, a tiny tadpole can be seen.
Sonoran Sidewinder
Sonoran Sidewinder in the soft sand it prefers, moving along the edge of drainage when spotted.
Arizona Black Rattlesnake Ambush Path
Arizona Black Rattlesnake as seen from above. This snake was found in ambush on a narrow channel leading to a rare water hole – animals must walk this path to drink, making for a great hunting spot.
