Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that live on land and breathe air. They are covered in scales and/or soft bony plates. All of them shed their outer layer of skin and their metabolism is mainly controlled by the change in environmental temperature.
Many among them are also common in our homes and can get into the premises through the yard, garden, fences, etc. Here in this section, we will try to learn more about how to get rid of them.
Contrary to popular belief, spider mites are not spiders. They are actually very small arachnids that feast on the sap of plants and trees. Legions of them run together and reproduce quickly within one or … Read more
The Gaboon viper, which is one of the world’s largest and heaviest vipers, has the longest fangs of any venomous snake. The fangs of Gaboon viper often measure two inches long or more and can … Read more
Bull snakes and rattlesnakes are the two species of scariest snakes found in North America. Both these species are capable of inflicting serious bites, but there is a difference in the level of venom they … Read more
Many times we hear about these two snakes and think they are the same. And why not? Both of them look so similar and are easy to confuse with one another. But are they the … Read more
For most people, lizards are just tiny creatures that scuttle around on the walls in hotter climates, certainly not something to be afraid of. However, the tiny lizards we’re both thinking of have much larger … Read more
Gardening can be your favorite hobby. And you may not like it to be disturbed by the existence of snakes. Snakes are, in fact, on the top list for many when it comes to garden … Read more
If you live in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, you may have run across the burrow of a gopher tortoise. These are creatures that play an important role in the … Read more
The garter snake is a limbless, scaly animal that often slides in your yard or home! You will usually see them in your garden, especially in summers and spring when the temperature is between 80 … Read more
Unlike many beliefs, chameleons are reptiles and not mammals. They are considered to be mammals by many due to the fact that some species give birth to live offspring just like a mammal. But the truth is … Read more
Found basically in the eastern side of America, the copperhead snake is a deadly and venomous reptile. The species is widespread extensively right from the Florida panhandle in the south to Massachusetts in the north … Read more