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General / Open Discussion

Welcome to the Herp Lounge. This is our general forum and is intended to provide a place for kingsnake forum members to hang out and post stories, remembrances, anecdotes, jokes, tall tales, and folklore. This is the place on kingsnake.com to hold...

Last: Apr 26, 2026 by mrking

Books & Literature

Some people collect reptiles. Some people collect reptile books and magazines. Some do both! If your a reptile book collector, or your just looking for recommendations on a good basic care guide, this is a good place to start. Here you may...

Last: Dec 22, 2025 by KingsnakeJon

Cage & Habitat Design

Whether you have one reptile or a thousand, they all need to be caged and caged properly, for their health and their safety. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding design, repair, and maintenance of...

Last: May 06, 2026 by meinieidle

Escaped & Lost Herps

You see it on the news all the time when a giant snake is found where it's not supposed to be, or someone's giant tortoise goes on a walk without permission. This often leads to trouble for the owners and trouble for the local reptile community....

Last: Feb 01, 2019 by AnnieBlack

Event/Show Announcements

Here you may post messages, questions or announcements relating to upcoming events, meetings, talks, lectures, expos, or chats. Don't forget to check out the Upcoming Events Calender . Please note: If you are promoting an upcoming event/show, you...

Last: Dec 04, 2025 by garyorner

Feeder Food Discussion

Reptiles and amphibians eat a wide variety of prey items, all the way from ants and tiny fruit flies, up to rats, rabbits, and more. Whether you have questions about crickets or roaches, mice or rats, if they are food items for your reptiles, this...

Last: Sep 18, 2019 by HenzW7

Field Notes & Observations

kingsnake.com's origins as a web site began in 1994 as a place where gray-banded kingsnake hunters could gather and share their notes, claims, lies, photos, and stories from the field. Now, 18+ years later, it's still a gathering spot for people,...

Last: Apr 13, 2026 by PHFaust

Herp Health & Breeding

Welcome to the Herp Health Forum! Reptiles and amphibians have very specific care requirements to maintain their health and standard of living. Sometimes even the best of care falls short and an animal can become ill or get injured. If it can...

Last: Nov 21, 2025 by EricWI

Herp Society Forum

Welcome to the Herp Society Forum! Herp societies play an important role in the herpetological and herpetocultural community as they are the traditional places that reptile and amphibian hobbyists have gathered together to social network in...

Last: Nov 05, 2025 by EricWI

Herp Law Center & Forum

Welcome to kingsnake.com's Reptile Law Support Center and Forum. kingsnake.com has partnered with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council ( PIJAC ) and the National Reptile Amphibian Advisory Council ( NRAAC ) to help keep you up to date with...

Last: Apr 14, 2026 by EricWI

Herpetological News

Here you may post messages, questions, or information pertaining to notable or newsworthy events about Reptiles and Amphibians and Herpetology in general. Herps In the News

Last: Aug 07, 2019 by sandberg123

Welcome to the Herps & Kids Forum. Most herpers start out chasing frogs and lizards in the backyard when they are kids, and then things just go downhill from there. But there are issues that every parent needs to know and needs to address before...

Last: Apr 11, 2013 by thefiradragon

Hybrid Discussion

Welcome to the Hybrid Forum! Reptile hobbyists have been manipulating the genes of their breeding stock through selective propagation for decades, and that includes the intentional cross breeding of species (or subspecies), many in combinations...

Last: Nov 29, 2018 by Patricson

Steve Irwin Memorial

On our kingsnake.com site Steve was loved by most, dissed by a few, but regardless of personal opinion he probably did more in the 90's to raise the profile of reptiles in the general public than anyone since Marlon Perkins. His passing is a great...

Last: Sep 05, 2020 by rodneyj

Morph Discussion

Welcome to the Morph Forum! Reptile hobbyists have been manipulating the genes of their breeding stock through selective propagation for decades and have been able to produce a staggering array of color combinations and petterns that could never...

Last: May 29, 2024 by IanStracke

Photography Forum

Welcome to the Kingsnake.com Photography Forum! Taking pictures of herps, whether your pets or in the field, is a fun hobby that just about anyone can participate im. All it really requires is a camera and access to subject matter. Most...

Last: Jul 06, 2019 by BARMIZ

Rescue Discussion

Do you foster for your local rescue or shelter? Thinking about taking in fosters, but have questions? Share your thoughts and experiences on various issues pertaining to rescue, housing, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted pet reptiles and...

Last: Jun 12, 2019 by OSVALU

Shipping Discussion

Welcome to the Shipping Forum! Reptile hobbyists and buisnesses often need to get animals from point a to point b, overnight, and safely. Shipping live animals can be a risky proposition that can be impacted by dozens of factors beyond the...

Last: Jul 15, 2019 by breeboone

Taxonomy Discussion

Welcome to the Taxonomy Forum! Taxonomy is the science of identifying and naming species, and arranging them into a classification. The field of taxonomy, sometimes referred to as "biological taxonomy", revolves around the description and use of...

Last: May 10, 2018 by MichaelSmith

Test Post / Practice Forum

Welcome to the Testing Tools and Toys Forum. This forum has been set aside for users to learn and practice with using the various tools, toys and features of our discussion forums. Helpful Forum Links: Forum FAQ Page Using Tools &...

Last: Feb 11, 2026 by freymann

International Herp Forum

Welcome to our International forum! kingsnake.com has always offered a place for herpers from around the world to hang out and talk reptiles. This forum is for herpers outside the USA to post messages or news regarding their countries herps, herp...

Last: Feb 20, 2019 by larryjones

Snakes - General Forum

Welcome to our general snake forum! This forum is for general snake related questions, or questions not related to a specific species or subspecies of snake. Snakes make interesting pets, and can live for many years with the proper care. Here you...

Last: Apr 26, 2026 by mrking

Snakes - What Kind?

Find a snake in your garden and not sure what it is? Since 1997 this forum has been helping people from all over the world help identify "mystery snakes" they have found around their homes or out in the field. To assist in the identification,...

Last: Jul 11, 2020 by Eddie_the_Yeti

Small Terrestrial Snakes

Probably among the most commonly encountered snakes in the wild, the plethora of small terrestrial snakes still contain many undescribed species. Not commonly kept as pets because of diestary issues and their burrowing nature, they still represent...

Last: Nov 25, 2018 by Keith_A

The Boidae are a family of non-venomous snakes found in Northern, Central and South America, the Caribbean, southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, Northern, Central and East Africa, Madagascar and Reunion Island, the Arabian Peninsula, Central and...

Last: Apr 14, 2026 by freymann

Anacondas are large boas of the genus Eunectes. The most familiar species is the green anaconda, "Eunectes murinus", notable for being one of the world's largest snakes. Green anacondas can grow to be 17 feet in length and weighing 215 lb. They...

Last: May 14, 2019 by Ironmaiden760

Candoia (Ground) Boas

Candoia is a genus of boas found from Samoa and Tokelau west through Melanesia to New Guinea and the Maluku Islands. Four species are currently recognized. Members in this genus typically have a rounded and heavy body, with a flattened triangular...

Last: Jun 11, 2025 by candoia

Boa dumerili is a boa species found on Madagascar and Reunion Island. No subspecies are currently recognized. Adults usually grow to 6.5 feet in length with the maximum reported to be 8 foot, 6 inches. Males usually have longer flatter tails,...

Last: Jan 23, 2018 by bandit_1008

Rainbow Boas, Epicrates cenchria, are a boa species found in lower Central America in Costa Rica and Panama and in South America it occurs east of the Andes in Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil,...

Last: Sep 27, 2020 by BraggsExotics

The Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata) is one of only two members of the Boidae family native to the United States. Found in the southwestern United States in the states of California and Arizona, and northwestern Mexico in the states of Baja...

Last: Nov 02, 2020 by markg

Rubber Boas are one of the smaller boa species, with adults anywhere from 15 to 33 inches and newborns typically 7 to 9 inches long. The common name is derived from their skin which is often loose and wrinkled and consists of small scales that are...

Last: Feb 06, 2020 by mcarlson

Eryx is a genus of nonvenomous boas found in southeastern Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East and southwestern Asia. Eight species are currently recognized. The majority of these snakes spend much of their time basking below the surface of...

Last: Dec 15, 2025 by PHFaust

Corallus is a genus of boas found in Central America, South America and the West Indies. Seven species are currently recognized. All members of this genus are long, slightly flattened laterally and have thin bodies with large heads. They typically...

Last: Apr 07, 2026 by JonP

The corn snake is a North American species of rat snake that subdue their small prey with constriction. Their docile nature, reluctance to bite, moderate adult size 3.9-5.9 ft, attractive pattern, and comparatively simple care make them popular...

Last: Apr 13, 2026 by AaronBayer

New World Rat snakes are medium sized constrictors that can be found through a great portion of the north and central America. They feed primarily on rodents and birds in the wild and some species are known to be avid climbers. Most make...

Last: Nov 07, 2025 by KevinHasley

Asian & European Ratsnakes

Old World Rat snakes are medium to large sized constrictors that can be found through a great portion of the northern hemisphere. They feed primarily on rodents and birds in the wild and some species are known to be avid climbers. Most make...

Last: Jul 26, 2018 by pinelandsghost

The genus Drymarchon of colubrid snakes includes the Indigo snakes and various other relatives, including the Cribo snakes, all of which are found in the Southeastern United States, Central America, and South America. These large powerful snakes...

Last: Feb 09, 2026 by PHFaust

Pine/Bull/Gopher Snakes

Pituophis is a genus of non-venomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as gopher snakes, pine snakes, and bull snakes. Species within the genus are found throughout the United States and Mexico. Heavy bodied, keeled scale snakes, these...

Last: Dec 15, 2025 by PHFaust

Kingsnake Forum

Kingsnakes (snakes of the genus Lampropeltis) are new world colubrid snakes inhabiting North and Central America, encompass a wide variety of sizes and color variations and are often referred to in literature as natures "living jewels" because of...

Last: Feb 04, 2026 by PHFaust

California Kingsnakes

Probably the most commonly kept and bred kingsnake, the California kingsnake was one of the first captive bred reptiles in the pet trade. Because of its hardiness, ease of maintenance, ready appetite, and prolific breeding they are a popular first...

Last: Apr 12, 2026 by xxxbpp

Mexicana Kingsnakes

The Mexican kingsnakes Lampropeltis ruthveni and Lampropeltis mexicana, and it's subspecies, are often mistaken for Lampropeltis alterna their neighbor to the north, but the Mexicana complex of kingsnakes are distinctly different yet just as...

Last: Oct 21, 2020 by rbichler

Mountain Kingsnakes

Colorful and popular as pets both the Arizona and California Mountain Kingsnakes have long been favorites among hobbyists and breeders. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding,...

Last: Jan 11, 2021 by steeve111

Mole & Prairie Kingsnakes

Lampropeltis calligaster is a species of kingsnake known commonly as the prairie kingsnake and they are generally a light brown or grey in color, with dark grey, dark brown, or reddish-brown blotching down the length of its body. Their preferred...

Last: May 04, 2017 by crotalus

Gray-banded Kingsnakes

Called one of Texas living gems by naturalist writer Alan Tennant, these orange and gray, or gray and gray, kingsnakes have long been fancied by hobbyists. Once thought to be rare, it has since been determined that the desert dwelling alterna are...

Last: Jan 19, 2026 by Daniel516

Milk Snake Forum

Members of the genus Lampropeltis these popular and colorful kingsnake subspecies are found in the new world as far north as Canada and as far south as Venezuela. Found in a variety of habitats milk snakes have been captive bred commercially since...

Last: Apr 13, 2026 by sballard

Pythons are a genus of oviparous (egg laying) non-venomous constrictor snakes found in Africa, Asia and Australia. Currently, 7 species are recognised, and they range in size from the tiny Childrens Python, up to the gigantic Reticulated Python,...

Last: Apr 24, 2020 by pandalumps

The Ball Python Python regius is the smallest of the African pythons and is a popular pet available in many color mutations. Adults generally do not grow to more than 3.0-4.0 ft in length, although some specimens have reached 5-6 feet, but this is...

Last: May 06, 2026 by snakesatsunset

Found in Southeast Asia in southern Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, adult Blood Pythons grow to 1.5 - 2.5 m (5-8 feet) in length and are heavily built. The tail is extremely short relative to the overall length and the color pattern consists of...

Last: Nov 21, 2025 by xdreakx

Burmese Pythons

The Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) is the largest subspecies of the Indian Python and one of the 6 largest snakes in the world, native to a large variation of tropic and subtropic areas of Southern and Southeast Asia. They are often...

Last: Nov 11, 2025 by bobclark

Morelia Pythons

Morelia spilotais a large snake of the Pythonidae family found in Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea. Commonly referred to as Carpet and Diamond pythons, there are currently 6 recognized subspecies. Carpet and Diamond pythons are oviparous,...

Last: Mar 23, 2026 by barneck

Green Tree Pythons

Morelia viridis, the green tree python, is a species of python found in New Guinea, islands in Indonesia, and Cape York Peninsula in Australia. A mostly arboreal species with a striking green or yellow color in adults. The color pattern on this...

Last: Mar 17, 2026 by Herpetoculture1

Reticulated Pythons

Python reticulatus, is a species of python found in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Indo-Australian Archipelago. Adults can grow to over 28 feet in length but normally grow to an average of 10-20 feet. They are the world's longest snakes and...

Last: Jan 11, 2026 by Burden1

The hognose snake is a type of colubrid snake characterized by an upturned snout which aids in digging in sandy soils by using a sweeping, side to side motion. They are notorious for playing dead when threatened. The hognose snakes consist of...

Last: Mar 10, 2020 by scottnokes2020

Garter & Ribbon Snakes

The Garter Snake, genus (Thamnophis), is a Colubrid snake common across North America, ranging from Alaska and Canada to Central America. Garter Snakes are the single most widely distributed genus of reptile in North America due to its...

Last: Jul 19, 2020 by Jamesn82

Racers & Coachwhips

Often seen on hot summer days crossing the roads, racers and coachwhips are generally large, extremely fast, predators. Often willing to hold their ground when backed in a corner, and armed with long teeth, their usual defense is to flee with...

Last: Jun 29, 2017 by herpmom55304

In North America Nerodia is the genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes. Nerodia species vary greatly, but all are relatively heavy-bodied snakes, sometimes growing to 4 feet or larger. They have flattened heads,...

Last: Jul 31, 2018 by jackneeson

Lizards - General Forum

Lizards are a widespread group of reptiles, with nearly 3800 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica as well as most oceanic island chains. Lizards typically have limbs and external ears, while snakes lack both of these...

Last: Apr 16, 2020 by Borealous

Lizards - What Kind?

Like a bolt of lightning, a green lizard flashes across your patio in a blur. What kind of lizard is it? Since 1997 this forum has helped people identify unknown lizards in back yards, front yards, and in the field around the world . Here...

Last: Dec 19, 2025 by EricWI

Alligator Lizards

Alligator Lizard refers to lizards of the genus Elgaria, Gerrhonotus, and Abronia that are commonly referred to as alligator lizards, due to a vague resemblance to the alligator. Elgaria and Gerrhonotus are a closely related genus of anguid...

Last: Oct 30, 2015 by joreptiles

Anolis, or anoles, is a genus of iguanian (anole) lizards belonging to the family Dactyloidae. With 391 species, Anolis represents the world's most species-rich amniote tetrapod genus. Anoles are small and common lizards that can be found...

Last: Dec 27, 2019 by pareidolia

Bearded Dragons

Pogona are a genus of lizards containing seven species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. Living in the arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and dry open woodlands throughout Australia, they are adept climbers, spending time on...

Last: Jan 27, 2020 by kristinlynette

Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of lizards. They are distinguished by their parrot-like zygodactylous feet, their separately mobile and stereoscopic eyes, their very long, highly modified, and...

Last: Dec 11, 2017 by LMcMichael

The Chuckwalla is a large stocky wide-bodied lizard with a flattened midsection and prominent belly. Their tails are thick, tapering to a blunt tip. Part of the iguanid family, Iguanidae, there are five species of chuckwalla, all within the genus...

Last: Aug 09, 2018 by Shocknaweleos

Collared Lizards

The family Crotaphytidae, or collared lizards, are 12 species in two genera of desert-dwelling reptiles native to the southwest USA and northern Mexico. They are very fast-moving animals, well known for the ability to run on their hind legs, with...

Last: Oct 30, 2018 by Kitjohnson

Crocodilia (or Crocodylia) is an order of large reptiles that appeared about 84 million years ago in the late Cretaceous Period (Campanian stage). The correct vernacular term for this group is "crocodilians" and it includes the alligator,...

Last: Sep 11, 2018 by jcl

Cyclura & Ctenosaura

Cyclura is a genus of lizards from the family Iguanidae. Members of this genus are known as "cyclurids" or more commonly as rock iguanas and only occur on islands in the West Indies. All rock iguanas are herbivorous, consuming leaves, flowers,...

Last: Dec 09, 2020 by Rodrigo441

Frilled Dragons

The frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the frilled lizard or frilled dragon, is found mainly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Its name comes from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded...

Last: Dec 21, 2016 by poppabill

Geckos are small to average sized lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae, found in warm climates throughout the world, whose name stems from the unique vocalizations these animals make. Gekkonidae is the largest family of lizards, with an...

Last: Jul 26, 2020 by dleary946

The Crested Gecko, Rhacodactylus ciliatus, is a species of gecko native to southern New Caledonia. This species was thought extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994. The Crested Gecko has many naturally occurring color groups, some of which...

Last: Apr 12, 2020 by clopez8771

Day Geckos (Phelsuma)

The genus Phelsuma consists of several lizards in the gecko family, commonly referred to as Day Geckos. In contrast to most other gecko species, day geckos are active mainly during the day. Many species have bright green, red and blue colors which...

Last: Jul 27, 2016 by inked4fun

Fat-tailed Geckos

The Fat-tailed gecko is from the subfamily Eublepharinae. Members of this subfamily include the leopard gecko of Iran. This subfamily has clearly different characteristics from other geckos. They are terrestrial, nocturnal, have moveable eyelids,...

Last: Feb 09, 2015 by geckobabies

The Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko naturally found in the rocky, dry grassland and desert regions of south-Asian Afghanistan, Pakistan, north-west India, and parts of Iran. Unlike most geckos, leopard...

Last: Apr 30, 2019 by Calpurnia

The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is a nocturnal arboreal gecko, ranging from northeast India and Bangladesh, throughout Southeast Asia, Philippines to Indonesia and western New Guinea. Its native habitat is rainforest trees and cliffs, and it also...

Last: Nov 03, 2025 by severa

Uroplatus Geckos

Uroplatus is a genus of nocturnal and arboreal geckos commonly referred to as Flat or Leaf-tailed Geckos found in primary and secondary forests on the island of Madagascar, and surrounding islands. Ranging in size from about 4 inches to 12...

Last: Dec 11, 2014 by umop_apisdn

Horned lizards (Phrynosoma) are a genus of lizards which are the type genus of the family Phrynosomatidae. Popularly called a "horned toad", "horny toad", or "horned frog", it is neither a toad nor a frog but a true lizard. The spines on its back...

Last: May 16, 2016 by funisstupid

Iguanas are a herbivorous lizard native to tropical areas of Central America and the Caribbean. Two species are included in the genus Iguana: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean...

Last: Nov 02, 2025 by Colby

Lacertidae is the family of the wall lizards, or true lizards, which are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The group includes the genus Lacerta, which contains some of the most commonly seen lizard species in Europe. The European and...

Last: Sep 18, 2016 by Garym

Monitor lizards also known as bayawak or goannas, genus Varanus, are members of the family Varanidae. They have a more distinctive upper set of teeth to intimidate their predators when in danger. Varanus is a group of largely carnivorous lizards...

Last: Apr 02, 2026 by KingsnakeJon

Mountain/Tree Dragons

Acanthosaura is a genus of lizards commonly known as mountain horned dragons, so named because of a row of dorsal spines which run down the back of their neck. Arboreal lizards that are found in Southeast Asia, they are medium-sized, ranging from...

Last: Apr 14, 2016 by jobi

The Plated Lizard, Gerrhosaurus is a genus of lizards native to southern and eastern Africa. There are six species found in dry, rocky semi-open habitats. The Sudan plated lizard is the most heavily plated of the Gerrhosaururidae, the most readily...

Last: Feb 17, 2014 by LizardCane

Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae and with about 1200 described species, the Scincidae are the second most diverse family of lizards, exceeded only by the geckos. Skinks look like true lizards, but most species have no...

Last: Sep 27, 2018 by blueberrylizard

Spiny/Fence Lizards

The spiny lizards are the genus Sceloporus in the family Phrynosomatidae and includes some of the most commonly seen lizards in the United States. There are over 90 species in this genus currently organized in to 21 species groups. Most are...

Last: Aug 27, 2017 by albrechtjg

Tupinambis is a lizard genus which belongs to the family of Teiidae. These large, South American lizards are commonly referred to as tegus. Tegus are usually primarily carnivorous, except for T. rufescens and T. merianae. Tegus fill the same...

Last: Jan 27, 2018 by trickyname

The Uromastyx is a genus of lizard whose members are better-known as Spiny-tailed lizards, uros, mastigures, or dabb lizards. Uromastyx are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally eat insects, especially when young. They spend most of their waking...

Last: Feb 05, 2017 by UroJade

Water Dragons & Basilisks

Basilisks, Corytophanidae, are a family of forest-dwelling lizards, also called casquehead lizards or helmeted lizards, endemic to the New World. TAhe head crests are used in defensive displays, where the lateral aspect of the body is brought...

Last: Dec 24, 2023 by Snakedude1814

Venomous Reptiles

Welcome to the Venomoid Snake Discussion Forum. This forum is for civilized discussion and debate on the subject of venomoid snakes. Anyone participating in discussions on this forum is expected to abide by our sites Terms of Service. A...

Last: Feb 17, 2020 by Aidenlb44

The Crotalinae, or crotalines, are a subfamily of venomous vipers found in Asia and the Americas. The groups of snakes represented here include rattlesnakes, lanceheads and Asian pitvipers. They are distinguished by the presence of a heat-sensing...

Last: May 18, 2020 by wlcmmtt

Elapidae is a family of venomous snakes found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, terrestrially in Asia, Australia, Africa, North America and South America and aquatically in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Elapid snakes exist in...

Last: Dec 23, 2023 by hermanbronsgeest

Found virtually all over the world, with a few exceptions, four subfamilies of Viperidae are currently recognized, and this category is for three of those subfamilies. Until relatively recently, two other genera Azemiops and Causus were also...

Last: Jun 14, 2017 by nokool61

Opisthoglyphous snakes (rearward grooves), found in the reptile family Colubridae, usually possess weak venom injected by a pair of enlarged teeth at the back which normally angle backwards and are grooved to channel venom into the puncture. Since...

Last: Jan 28, 2019 by anirudraydv

Gila & Beaded Lizards

Heloderma, the only genus of the family Helodermatidae, consists of venomous lizards native to the southwestern United States, Mexico and as far south as Guatemala and includes two separate species, with six subspecies. Large, stocky, slow-moving...

Last: Nov 21, 2025 by kingsnakejon

Welcome to the Venomoid Snake Discussion Forum. This forum is for civilized discussion and debate on the subject of venomoid snakes. Anyone participating in discussions on this forum is expected to abide by our sites Terms of Service. A...

Last: Jun 13, 2012 by PHFaust

Insects, Arachnids, Inverts

This is kingsnake.com's main forum for insects, spiders, scorpions and other inverebrates commonly referred to as "bugs". There are more insects than all other kinds of animals. As of 2008, approximately 40,000 spider species, and 109 families...

Last: Aug 29, 2020 by jamieroy79

Amphibians - General Forum

Amphibians are a class of vertebrate animals that includes animals such as toads, frogs, caecilians, and salamanders. Characterized as ectothermic (or cold-blooded), most Amphibians undergo metamorphosis from a juvenile water-breathing form to an...

Last: Jul 20, 2020 by tribenh

Caecilians completely lack limbs, making the smaller species resemble worms, while the larger species resemble snakes. Their tails are short or absent, and their cloacae are near the ends of their bodies. Their skin is smooth and usually...

Last: Oct 08, 2012 by palaeophis

Salamanders & Newts

Salamander is a common name of approximately 550 species of amphibians that are typically characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. Most salamanders have four toes on their front...

Last: Feb 18, 2019 by Picmac

Toada are any of a number of species of amphibians in the order Anura characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and snout-like parotoid glands. The bumps on a toad's skin help the animal blend into its environment visually by breaking up...

Last: Nov 20, 2020 by NikkiNyee

With more than 5,000 species described so far, frogs are among the most diverse groups of vertebrates on the planet. Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura and are are characterized by a short body, webbed digits, protruding eyes, and the absence...

Last: May 13, 2018 by MichaelSmith

Dart & Mantella Frogs

The poison dart frog is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae which are native to Central and South America. These species are diurnal and often have brightly-colored bodies. These are tiny, brightly colored frogs that,...

Last: Nov 16, 2015 by FirstFear

Clawed Frogs/Surinam Toads

Xenopus is a genus of highly aquatic frogs native to Sub-Saharan Africa with 19 species known collectively as African Clawed Frogs or Platanna. All species of Xenopus have flattened, somewhat egg-shaped and streamlined bodies, and very slippery...

Last: Jun 03, 2012 by Regmon

Pacman,Horn,Budgett Frogs

Ceratophrys is a genus of frogs known as South American horned frogs as well as Pacman frogs due to their physical resemblance to the video game character Pac-Man. In captivity, these frogs thrive best with shallow water, loose substrate, and...

Last: Nov 05, 2018 by backwaterreptile

Tree frogs are typically found in very tall trees or other high-growing vegetation and do not normally descend to the ground, except to mate and spawn. Some build foam nests on leaves and rarely leave the trees at all as adults. Many tree frogs,...

Last: Aug 01, 2020 by rdperry5

Turtles - General

Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. The upper shell of the turtle is called the carapace. The lower shell that encases the belly is...

Last: Jan 22, 2021 by Skeetdad

Turtles: What Kind?

A turtle has just wandered into your back yard. Is it a box turtle, a red eared slider, or a snapping turtle? Since 1997 this forum has helped people identify unknown turtles around the world, and sometimes return them to the wild. To assist in...

Last: Oct 21, 2020 by reignman1

Mud & Musk Turtles

Mud turtle is the common name given to two genera of aquatic turtles, Kinosternon, found in North and South America, and Pelusios, found in Africa. Known for their dull shell colors and preferring shallow, slow moving bodies of water with muddy...

Last: Jan 23, 2015 by eclipses568

Painted Turtles

The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the only species of Chrysemys, with four recognized subspecies. It lives in slow-moving fresh waters, from southern Canada to Louisiana and northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. The...

Last: Oct 14, 2014 by ewkcmo

The box turtle (Terrapene), is a genus of turtle native to North America comprising four species largely characterized by having a domed shell, which is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators....

Last: Mar 29, 2021 by boxielvr12

Red-eared & Other Sliders

Trachemys is a genus of aquatic turtles belonging to the family Emydidae, commonly referred to as Sliders, comprising 15 species found in North, Centrral, and South America. Considered a diurnal turtle, it feeds mainly in the morning and...

Last: Nov 30, 2025 by AlbinoTurtleKing

Snapping Turtles

Chelydridae is a family of turtles which has two living genera,Chelydra the snapping turtles, and its larger relative Macrochelys, of which Alligator Snapping Turtle(Macrochelys temminckiithe) is the only member. Both are endemic to the Western...

Last: Oct 15, 2023 by Gamera3

Softshell Turtles

Trionychidae comprises a number of turtle genera commonly known as softshells, also sometimes called pancake turtles. Softshells consist of some of the world's largest fresh water turtles, though many can adapt to living in highly brackish areas....

Last: Aug 02, 2014 by JBugDragon

Spotted, Bog & Wood Turtles

The Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) is a small, semi-aquatic turtle that reaches a carapace length of 3 - 5 in. upon adulthood. Their carapace ranges in color from black to a bluish black with a number of yellow tiny round spots. Spotted turtles...

Last: Mar 12, 2013 by not2smart

Tortoises - General

Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles of the order of turtles (Testudines) and are shielded from predators by a shell. The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge. The tortoise...

Last: Dec 30, 2023 by MossyTortoise

Red & Yellow Foot Tortoises

The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) is a tortoise native to South America that has also been introduced to many islands in the Caribbean. It draws its name from the red or orange scales visible on its limbs, as well as its head and...

Last: Sep 25, 2016 by captronk

Russian & Greek Tortoises

The Russian tortoise(Testudo horsfieldii) is a small tortoise species, ranging from 5 - 8 inches for males, 6 - 10 inches for females. They are sexually dimorphic in that the females grow slightly larger. Coloration varies, but the shell is...

Last: Sep 14, 2014 by pbrp

Sulcata & Spurred Tortoises

The African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata), also called the African spur thigh tortoise or the sulcata tortoise, is a species of tortoise which inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert, in northern Africa. Sulcata tortoises are...

Last: Sep 03, 2020 by jeffb

Small Mammals and other pets

Welcome to the Critter Corral This is kingsnake.com's forum for pocket pets and other small animals. Whether your interested in sugar gliders, or skunks, gerbils or jerboas, mice and rats or hamsters and rabbits, this is the place to...

Last: Aug 29, 2015 by GitaBooks

Horses & Farm Animals

Welcome to the Barnyard! This forum is kingsnake.com's forum for all things farm and is for open discussion and general horsin around. It's intended to provide a place for members to post stories, remembrances, anecdotes, jokes, tall tales,...

Last: Mar 16, 2011 by mjsymons

A place for cat lovers to talk! We love the kittehs here on kingsnake.com. And we love to talk about them, too. Fortunately, our cats sometimes allow us to take time away from serving them to chat with our cat-loving friends -- especially...

Last: Sep 11, 2020 by jasonblook164

Let's talk about dogs... Best friends, buddies, partners, helpers, family... dogs are all that, and probably a lot more. Whether you like to train them, hang out and watch TV with them, talk about them, do agility with them, or pretty much any...

Last: Dec 07, 2023 by craigd_69

Whats Mew Meeting Hall

Welcome to MeowChat Village! This is our main MeowChat meeting place. The cats' adventures (and misadventures) as well as everyday interactions can be found here. Let your cat have the pawboard for a while to meet and share with furrends!...

Last: Jan 18, 2016 by MoonshadownKodie

Fish, Coral, & Aquariums

Welcome to the Fish Tank! This is kingsnake.com's forum for fish, aquatic invertebrates, plants and other aquarium related topics. Whether you keep freshwater, brackish, or have a huge saltwater reef system, this is the place to ask...

Last: May 22, 2018 by FanTales

Weclome to The Pirch, kingsnake.com's forum for pet and wild birds. Come on in, pull up a chair, and share your interesting tales or ideas. Did your bird do something so spectacular that it fits better here than in the other forums? We want to...

Last: Jan 14, 2019 by Lisagraves

Ponds & Water Gardens

Welcome to The Lily Pad Welcome to kingsnake.com's forum for ponds and water gardens. Whether you have a natural pond, one you built yourself, or a small above ground water feature this is the forum to ask questions, get answers and hang...

Last: Oct 28, 2025 by Noahharris

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