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Limbless Lanky Lizard!
What has scales, no legs, a long skinny body, but ISN'T a snake? Piberius.

Carlton Carnivores
Jan 18, 20237 min read


Black Beauty: A Lesson in Loss
Poorly known compared to things like indigo snakes, this endangered beauty deserves no less attention.

Carlton Carnivores
Mar 19, 202210 min read


A Snappy Spaniard
The sassiest snake in the house, my European ambassador, and an animal that a lot of people just don't know exists.

Carlton Carnivores
Nov 26, 20218 min read


A Snake with a Rough Background
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.

Carlton Carnivores
Apr 19, 20218 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Dec 16, 20208 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Jul 31, 202011 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
May 12, 20204 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Mar 23, 20208 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Jan 10, 20206 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Dec 15, 201915 min read


On the Border: Baird's Rat Snakes
A rather overlooked rat snake, but a beautiful species nonetheless. And color changers to boot!

Carlton Carnivores
Dec 13, 20195 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Nov 3, 20195 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Jul 21, 20194 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Jul 2, 20195 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Mar 15, 20194 min read


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

Carlton Carnivores
Mar 14, 20193 min read


Future Giant
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...

Carlton Carnivores
Jan 10, 20194 min read


House snakes: a new addition
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...

Carlton Carnivores
Nov 12, 20183 min read
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