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06-09-2026, 12:22 PM

EL-Ziggy started a thread Back in the saddle again in General Boas

It’s been 8 years since I’ve had a new snake and I really missed that feeling of getting a new critter. I downsized my collection by a few animals...

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06-05-2026, 02:27 PM

Homebody started a thread The year's best snake photo in Herp Science News/Herp News

Harmless corn snake on Georgia golf course has golfers calling it the year's best snake photo

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Yesterday, 07:20 PM

EL-Ziggy started a thread Just curious in General Herp

What time of the day or evening do y’all normally feed your snakes? I typically feed late at night, but I tried something different this time. I...

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06-23-2026, 03:55 PM

teddy90 started a thread Do I quarantine my new snake? in General Herp

I'm collecting my new BP a week today, I'm getting him from a breeder so obviously ATM hes around other snakes. I don't currently have any pets. I've...

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Today, 01:56 AM

EL-Ziggy started a thread Substrate options in General Herp

I’ve been using Reptichip for the last few years, but I’m thinking of switching to cypress mulch. I was going to buy it at Home Depot. Does anyone...

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06-10-2026, 08:35 PM

EL-Ziggy started a thread Is it just me? in General Herp

I LOVE it when my husbandry is dialed in? I’ll admit I’m a bit obsessive with checking temps, I check them several times a day, but I get a sense of...

1 replies | 237 view(s)

06-18-2026, 08:00 AM

Homebody started a thread New Patagoniaemys Horned Turtle Species From Late Cretaceous Period Discovered in Herp Science News/Herp News

If Colossal Biosciences is taking suggestions, this is the species I'd suggest that they de-extinct. Much better than a dire wolf in my opinion. ...

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06-08-2026, 06:50 PM

Bogertophis started a thread Southern Hognose Snake Update (USARK) in Pet Related Laws & Legislation

ALERT: ESA Listing for Southern Hognose UPDATE 6/8/26: If you work with this species and are interested in speaking at the public meeting or...

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06-03-2026, 12:55 AM

Bogertophis started a thread "Love them or leave them..." in Venomous Animals

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06-05-2026, 11:22 PM

Bogertophis started a thread ALERT UPDATES + NEW shirt for sale! (USARK) in Pet Related Laws & Legislation

ALERT: Rhode Island UPDATE: Tegus were removed from this rule change. Thank you to the dedicated herpetoculturists who spoke at the hearing and...

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06-20-2026, 12:08 AM

Bogertophis started a thread For USARK members and shoppers (+ ALERTS) in Pet Related Laws & Legislation

Two important notes for members and merchandise shoppers 1. Renewal memberships require a follow-up email from you to receive your shirt(s); 2....

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06-08-2026, 05:22 PM

Bogertophis started a thread What's in a heartbeat... in Creative Corner

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06-15-2026, 06:43 PM

Bogertophis started a thread CO local ban, Southern Hognose, new shirts, + in Pet Related Laws & Legislation

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06-17-2026, 08:20 AM

Homebody started a thread USARK: NEW Uro shirts + ALERTS in Pet Related Laws & Legislation

NEW Uromastyx Shirts! Get yours now. Hot off the Press! Get yours now at www.usark.org/shop. This screen-printed cotton/polyester blend shirt is...

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Today, 08:40 AM

EL-Ziggy replied to a thread Substrate options in General Herp

Thanks for the tip. Where’d you find the 100% cypress mulch?

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Today, 08:28 AM

bcr229 replied to a thread Substrate options in General Herp

I've used cypress mulch for my BRB's and it's great. Don't get it at Home Depot though as it's not 100% cypress, it's "cypress blend" and the other...

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Today, 08:17 AM

bcr229 replied to a thread Just curious in General Herp

I feed in the evening as I have large snakes. A rabbit takes days to defrost in the refrigerator because bunny fur is a great insulator, and then it...

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Today, 06:54 AM

Homebody replied to a thread Substrate options in General Herp

I keep a Children's python and I use repti-carpet. It's cheaper and not as messy as loose substrate. Does nothing for my humidity though, but...

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Today, 06:48 AM

Homebody replied to a thread Just curious in General Herp

I feed at night, but I have one small snake. My feeder (singular) defrosts in minutes. Oddly, my snake often refuses on the first attempt. So, I...

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Today, 02:01 AM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Just curious in General Herp

Yup, I know exactly what you mean. Your snakes are big & you really don't want to be sleepy when you're feeding them. I'm not so much of a morning...

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Yesterday, 09:18 PM

EL-Ziggy replied to a thread Just curious in General Herp

@ Bogertophis- You’re right, the snakes certainly don’t care. I usually tap their enclosures when it’s time to eat and they’ll always come right out...

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Yesterday, 09:01 PM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Just curious in General Herp

Mostly I do what's convenient* for me, since most of my snakes are & have been very "open-minded" about meal-times. *Over the many years of...

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06-25-2026, 12:36 PM

Lord Sorril replied to a thread Snakes and Stones Pr. 2 in BP Pictures

Thanks! Yes, I'm hoping it is a shed issue. I still have four females with prepped follicles. I'm going to soak the male for 20 minutes before I...

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06-23-2026, 08:55 PM

Lord Sorril replied to a thread Do I quarantine my new snake? in General Herp

Greetings! Yes, I would also quarantine a new arrival: Especially if it is going into bioactive. You want to find any issues beforehand. If...

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06-23-2026, 04:54 PM

teddy90 replied to a thread Do I quarantine my new snake? in General Herp

hahaha Free mites So my other question is how do I quarantine? As I don't have another tank and as my enclosure is bioactive and full of plants....

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06-23-2026, 04:39 PM

bcr229 replied to a thread Do I quarantine my new snake? in General Herp

I would. Some sellers send free mites with their snakes.

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06-23-2026, 02:51 PM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Solana - Our Scaleless Sunglow Motley Corn in Corns

Many years back, I had a rat snake "spayed" due to ectopic eggs- I wonder??? (She never had any more eggs afterwards, I might add.) Would love...

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06-23-2026, 11:35 AM

bcr229 replied to a thread Solana - Our Scaleless Sunglow Motley Corn in Corns

That is BONKERS. When females are bound and determined to cycle, they go.

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06-23-2026, 11:05 AM

Bogertophis replied to a thread Back in the saddle again in General Boas

My BCI used & obviously loved her hides. I think most young boids were not raised with them though, so it can take time for them to accept them as a...

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