Verdins – Did You Know?

Posted by Nancy on 6/27/2013 to Fun Facts About Bird Species
Fun and interesting facts about the Verdin that you won't find in your field guide.

Why Snakes Have a Glottis

Posted by Nancy on 6/19/2013 to All About Reptiles
 There is a big hole in my snake’s mouth.  The snake is eating well and seems healthy. It is not the throat, but is on the bottom of the mouth. What is it?

My Hummingbirds Are Sick!

Posted by Nancy on 6/12/2013 to Hummingbirds
  I have been using hummingbird feeders to feed hummers for years and have never seen the bird's head covered with a yellow substance that looks like it could be a fungus before.  I remember reading that feeding honey can foster mold, fungus and bacteria growth. 

Why Do Snakes Barf?

Posted by Nancy on 6/6/2013 to All About Reptiles
My snake regurgitated.  Why would this happen?  What can I do to prevent this in the future?