Watching my every move. It was a thrill to observe and document this beautiful snake.
Length around 120 cm.
Link to another individual at the same site:
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Iguana (captive)...Iguana is a genus of omnivorous lizards native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
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With their spiky shells and primitive-looking faces, alligator snapping turtles are often described as dinosaur-like.
They are the largest species of freshwater turtle, found exclusively in the United States. Males can weigh up to 80 kg. Astonishing.
It was fascinating to be shown this intriguing creature and in particular to learn of their tongue-lure, used to attract unsuspecting prey. These turtles remain quite still with their mouths wide open as seen here, revealing what looks like a delicious, bright pink wriggling worm, twitching back and forth. Prey that mistakes the turtle’s tongue for a tasty snack will swim right into the range of the hungry predator’s jaws.
This is a captive specimen. When I visited this aquarium, I neglected to ask what stopped the turtle from eating the other inhabitants. It was the largest aquarium I had ever seen in a private home and beautifully kept.
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Native to North Africa, Uromastyx geyri is a species of lizard within family Agamidae.
Natural habitat is rocky, semi-arid areas. Their colours range from light beige to this gorgeous orange.
Length around 35 cm.
I don't remember where I saw this lovely specimen, perhaps Taronga Zoo in Sydney, or the Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast.
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A memory that I'm very grateful for is having the opportunity to spend time with a research scientist locating, weighing, measuring and generally observing eastern massasauga rattlesnakes.
Sadly, this is yet another endangered and threatened species thanks to persecution and environmental pressures (especially swamp/wetland clearance, a favoured habitat).
Not only did this opportunity afford me an insight in to the incredibly important work that these dedicated people undertake, but also time with these shy, most beautiful and essential snakes in regard natural ecosystems.
Here is an adult gravid female in her weighing tub. I chose to present her with an artistic post-edit in this shot; her natural colour being dark brown with golden highlights.
I was asked by the scientist not to make mention of the location of his field work, only that it was in western Pennsylvania.
75 cm length.
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