The species is common, but he is not; Dreamer is a genetic mystery, and a miracle snake for me where a recent tragedy is concerned.

While we've covered point mutations before, here's another look, as well as a discussion on the circle of life.

Garter snakes are common and familiar snakes to many, but these two are probably ones you haven't heard of before.

Like many snakes in the pet trade, sand boas come in several morphs. Marmora has some particularly unusual ones in her.

Overlooked too often in favor of the Rainbow Boas, the Caribbean species like the Dominican Mountain Boa are spectacular animals.

From the Land Down Under hail many unusual species, among them some of the smallest pythons in the world.

Overview of a herping trip to Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge in Kansas.

A rather overlooked rat snake, but a beautiful species nonetheless. And color changers to boot!

Hes got a thing for fingers, but that doesn't make Tsefan the Mexican Black Kingsnake any less beautiful, or fascinating.

While milk snakes have been part of the collection for some time, other kingsnakes are a very new addition...and new personality type.

There's a teensy little new family member, and he's a truly unique case in many ways.

I'm sure the titles are ridiculous, but hey, I like my alliteration...anyway, this is introducing the second of the latest additions to...

Up until recently it wasn't really my intention at this time, but somehow the Carlton Carnivores family keeps on expanding. Recently two...

Today we welcome another member of the Carlton Carnivores family... meet Callie! Yep, I've jumped into the deep end with her. Callie is a...

Have I done a snake post yet? I HAVEN'T DONE A SNAKE POST YET!!!!! Okay, freak-out over. But, it was a little warranted: snakes were my...