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

Posted in Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Dispelling the Reptile Myths

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

Posted in Tips & Techniques, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Understanding Why Alligators Attack

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

Posted in Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Amazing Green Anole

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

Posted in Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments