My herp society got a private behind the scenes tour of the Houston Zoo. It also gave us a chance to take pictures of the displays without 50 people crowded around them. This was an unbelievable experience. Not all pictures turned out like I liked them as it is difficult taking pictures through glass/bars but I'm including even some of the subpar shots. Hope you enjoy.
A chameleon but I forgot what kind:
These tags are on the back of each display cage indicating what's in it, how many, what sex, venomous or not, and antivenin codes:
A very hacked off Mojave rattlesnake:
This is a type of iguana but I forgot what type. They were stunning and this picture doesn't do them justice. They also are a much more manageable size. If anybody knows what they are, please let me know:
My 4-year old son petting a pancake tortoise:
Leucestic American alligator:
A large male Komodo dragon. This guy was incredibly cool! The keeper said he is very intelligent and super tame:
Western Green Mamba:
Cuban Crocodile:
Lace Monitor:
King Kobra:
Burmese and Retic:
Leucestic Texas ratsnake:
Rhinoceros Iguana:
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree frogs:
Eyelash Viper:
Bushmaster:
Puff Adder:
Gaboon Viper:
Black mambas:
Large rattle on a Canebrake rattlesnake:
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