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Tag Archives: reptiles
Dispelling the Reptile Myths
I often encounter people on my adventures that aren’t quite as informed as they could be about the environment that that are exploring. It could be that they are unfamiliar with the area and it’s wildlife, or, as in many … Continue reading
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Tagged amphibians, Frogs, lizards, myths, old wives tales, reptile facts, reptiles, snakes, turtles
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Understanding Why Alligators Attack
Alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, have a long-running reputation for being unforgiving man-eaters, and while it’s true that people have fallen victim to these prehistoric reptiles over the years, not all of these attacks can be attributed to an alligator specifically … Continue reading
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Tagged alligator attacks, florida, gators, man eaters, predators, reptiles
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The Amazing Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis, or the Green Anole, is often inaccurately referred to as the “chameleon” of North America. It is a fascinating little lizard that many people have only seen in pet shops or zoos. Anoles are a common reptile found … Continue reading
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Tagged anole, Anolis carolinensis, camouflage, chameleon, florida, green lizard, lizards, reptiles
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Mediterranean Geckos: Urban Geckos of Florida and the Southeast
Most often seen between dusk and dawn, the small Hemidactylus turcicus are prowling window screens and doorways in the dark of the night, dutifully on the patrol for moths, flies, or other bothersome pests. What are these odd, little … Continue reading
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Tagged florida, florida wildlife, geckos, house geckos, lizards, reptiles
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