Philly Zoo in October: DUW!!

[Archimedes]

Thought folks might like to see what things look like in my neck of the woods... got some pretty neat shots, so without further ado:


The elephant statue that greets you as you enter the zoo. Philly no longer has elephants, as they have been rehomed to sanctuaries where they have more space to roam (Philly Zoo is much too small for animals of their size, and the small "herd" was split anyway, as the two African elephant females would bully the Indian elephant female whenever they got the chance.)


Antelope Fountain!


A neat photo of a Cottonmouth mid-shed. Right next door was the vivarium for the Northern Water Snake, but he was out of exhibit, hopefully only temporarily. It's important for folks to see and identify the differences between these two critters, for their own safety and for the snakes'!

And a close up of the shedding process, I couldn't resist.


Eastern Box Turtle in hiding.


This was something I found mildly problematic, so you'll have to tell me what you think.... A Timber Rattler and a Copperhead being cohabited in what I can only hope was a temporary situation. It raised a few questions in my mind.


Took me three attempts to get a good shot of this Standing's Day Gecko, he was moving so fast! Finally he held still for a second or two


Gotta love those Gaboon's, huh?


Forest Cobra.... Man these
guys are so incredibly beautiful.


ETB...


And a particularly hungry-looking GTP!


This was the King Cobra, apparently feeling shy that day.

Shift Two coming up in a moment!