A boa constrictor in Idaho!
Have you been lucky enough to see Idaho’s only boa constrictor? The rubber boa is smaller than the giant boa constrictor of South America and…
Tag: Snakes
Snakes shed skin in order to grow
Many animals expand their skin as they grow such as mice, birds and deer. Some insects, like a grasshopper, shed their exoskeletons (a rigid covering…
What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians?
Is a turtle a reptile or an amphibian since it can swim but also lives in deserts? Amphibians include salamanders, toads and frogs. Reptiles include…
Garter snakes most common snake in Idaho
Unlike southern Idaho, far north Idaho is thankfully devoid of venomous snakes. Snakes living in the forested region of far north Idaho are harmless to…
Snakes shed skin in order to grow
Many animals expand their skin as they grow such as mice, birds and deer. Some insects, like a grasshopper, shed their exoskeletons (a rigid covering…
What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians?
Is a turtle a reptile or an amphibian since it can swim but also lives in deserts? Amphibians include salamanders, toads and frogs. Reptiles include…
Garter snakes most common snake in Idaho
Unlike southern Idaho, far north Idaho is thankfully devoid of venomous snakes. Snakes living in the forested region of far north Idaho are harmless to…