Carlton CarnivoresMar 1910 minBlack Beauty: A Lesson in LossPoorly known compared to things like indigo snakes, this endangered beauty deserves no less attention.
Carlton CarnivoresMar 513 minThe Little Greasy Ones: A Butterwort StoryAmong sticky-leaved carnivorous plants, butterworts are pretty easily overlooked at first glance, but amazing on closer inspection.
Carlton CarnivoresNov 26, 20218 minA Snappy SpaniardThe sassiest snake in the house, my European ambassador, and an animal that a lot of people just don't know exists.
Carlton CarnivoresJul 17, 20214 minCousin to JackMany are familiar with North America's Jack-in-the-Pulpit, but there are many other Arisaema out there, like this big beauty!
Carlton CarnivoresApr 19, 20218 minA Snake with a Rough BackgroundThe species is common, but he is not; Dreamer is a genetic mystery, and a miracle snake for me where a recent tragedy is concerned.
Carlton CarnivoresMar 6, 20217 minCrimson QueenOut of a suite of colorful carnivores, one butterwort stands out with a flower that's truly unique.
Carlton CarnivoresDec 16, 20208 minOf Mutants and New GenerationsWhile we've covered point mutations before, here's another look, as well as a discussion on the circle of life.
Carlton CarnivoresAug 15, 20205 minLittle Stinker: A Corpse Flower's Smelly RelativeIt's small, but it packs a punch. This corpse flower relative maintains a benign appearance too to catch you off guard with the smell.
Carlton CarnivoresJul 31, 202011 minAquatic GiantsGarter snakes are common and familiar snakes to many, but these two are probably ones you haven't heard of before.
Carlton CarnivoresJun 21, 20204 minWest Coast BeautyA delicate western wildflower, something different to appreciate on the Carnivore Blog.
Carlton CarnivoresMay 12, 20204 minThe Marbled GirlLike many snakes in the pet trade, sand boas come in several morphs. Marmora has some particularly unusual ones in her.
Carlton CarnivoresMar 23, 20208 minSlender Mountain SplendorOverlooked too often in favor of the Rainbow Boas, the Caribbean species like the Dominican Mountain Boa are spectacular animals.
Carlton CarnivoresMar 18, 20204 minDrosera affinis: An African GemLesser known than its relative D. madagascariensis, and maybe a touch pickier, but D. affinis is worth the struggle to grow.
Carlton CarnivoresMar 7, 20206 minAlterna-tive beautiesGray-banded kingsnakes, Lampropeltis alterna. Not as common in captivity as they once were, but still phenomenal animals.
Carlton CarnivoresFeb 27, 20206 minWhat's In A Name?A half-dozen methods for denoting the significance of a cultivated plant exist, each signifying something unique. What's the importance?
Carlton CarnivoresJan 10, 20206 minSpotted OzziesFrom the Land Down Under hail many unusual species, among them some of the smallest pythons in the world.
Carlton CarnivoresJan 2, 20203 minHeterosis: A Case StudyLooking at hybrid vigor in the case of a homemade South African sundew cross.
Carlton CarnivoresDec 15, 201915 minField Trip! Overview of a herping trip to Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge in Kansas.
Carlton CarnivoresDec 13, 20195 minOn the Border: Baird's Rat SnakesA rather overlooked rat snake, but a beautiful species nonetheless. And color changers to boot!
Carlton CarnivoresNov 3, 20195 minSouth of the Border ShadowHes got a thing for fingers, but that doesn't make Tsefan the Mexican Black Kingsnake any less beautiful, or fascinating.