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Reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and other small mammals are made up of an enormous amount of species. Discover facts about a number of these animals with information from a published biologist in this free video series on reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
There are 43 videos in this series:
A milk snake is defined by it's range and by the number of bands that it has. Discover facts about milk snakes with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Corn snakes are also known as red rat snakes for their coloring, and they are often found in corn fields. Discover facts about corn snakes with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Garter snakes are the most widely spread snakes in North America and are familiar to most people. Discover facts about garter snakes with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Large-blotched pythons are found exclusively in Australia and are nocturnal constrictors. Discover facts about large-blotched pythons with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Hermit crabs are invertebrates that do not grow inside their shells, but rather use shells as defense and temporary homes. Discover facts about hermit crabs with information from a published biologist in this free video on invertebrates.
African pygmy hedgehogs are insectivores that are found in northern and western Africa. Discover facts about African pygmy hedgehogs with information from a published biologist in this free video on small mammals.
Tiger salamanders spend most of their time in upland burrows, coming out in spring to mate in spring pools. Discover facts about tiger salamanders with information from a published biologist in this free video on amphibian facts.
Bearded dragons are docile in nature and are popular pets in the reptile industry. Discover facts about bearded dragons with information from a published biologist in this free video on reptiles.
Western fence lizards have overlapping scales that appear sharp and rough, and are non-glossy. Discover facts about western fence lizards with information from a published biologist in this free video on reptiles.
Mexican musk turtles are found in slow moving bodies of fresh water and, unlike most turtles, can't retract into their shell. Discover facts about Mexican musk turtles with information from a published biologist in this free video on turtles and reptiles.
Blue-tongued skinks have elongated bodies and short, stubby limbs to go along with shiny, overlapping scales. Discover facts about blue-tongued skinks with information from a published biologist in this free video on lizards and reptiles.
White's tree frogs are found in Australia and Indonesia and are adept tree climbers. Discover facts about White's tree frog with information from a published biologist in this free video on frogs and amphibians.
The red-footed tortoise draws its name from the red and orange scales found on it's feet. Discover facts about red-footed tortoises with information from a published biologist in this free video on tortoises and reptiles.
Snake-necked turtles can coil their necks into their shells, and can be found in brackish waters. Discover facts about snake-necked turtles with information from a published biologist in this free video on turtles and reptiles.
Curly hair tarantulas have hairs on the back of their abdomens that irritate the nasal membranes of potential predators. Discover facts about curly hair tarantulas with information from a published biologist in this free video on invertebrates and arthropods.
Dumeril's boa is a heavy-bodied boa that can grow three to four feet in length. Discover facts about Dumeril's boas with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Cane toads, also known as marine toads, are tropical and prefer to live near semi-permanent bodies of water. Discover facts about cane toads with information from a published biologist in this free video on toads and amphibians.
Chilean rose hair tarantulas eat small crickets and other invertebrates. Discover facts about Chilean rose hair tarantulas with information from a published biologist in this free video on invertebrates and arthropods.
Japanese rat snakes are a slender species known to inhabit all of the Japanese islands. Discover facts about Japanese rat snakes with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are wingless and get their name from their ability to compress air out of their abdomen to create a hissing sound. Discover facts about Madagascar hissing cockroaches with information from a published biologist in this free video on insects and invertebrates.
Western hog-nosed snakes prefer to live on prairies and grasslands. Discover facts about Western hog-nosed snakes with information from a published biologist in this free video on snake identification and reptiles.
Eastern box turtles are one of two species of box turtles found in the United States. Discover facts about eastern box turtles with information from a published biologist in this free video on turtles and reptiles.
Red-eared sliders are freshwater turtles found all over the United States. Discover facts about red-eared sliders with information from a published biologist in this free video on turtles and reptiles.
Colorado river toads, also called the Sonora desert toad, have relatively smooth skin outside of the warts on their back legs. Discover facts about Colorado river toads with information from a published biologist in this free video on toads and amphibians.
The common snapping turtle often inhabits water with muddy bottoms that are better for hiding. Discover facts about common snapping turtles with information from a published biologist in this free video on turtles and reptiles.
Reptiles are air-breathing, cold-blooded vertebrates that have skin covered in scales as opposed to hair or feathers. Amphibians, such as frogs, toads, salamanders and newts, are cold-blooded animals that metamorphose from a juvenile, water-breathing form to an adult, air-breathing form. Both reptiles and amphibians are superficially similar and at times are kept as pets. Other small, exotic animals kept as pets include small mammals and invertebrates. An invertebrate is an animal lacking a vertebral column, and this group includes 97% of all animal species. In this free video series, a published biologist provides information on a variety of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and one small mammal. Discover the eating habits of the corn snake, the habitat of the tiger salamander or the mating habits of the iguana. Learn about hermit crabs, African pygmy hedgehogs and the Chilean rose hair tarantula. With this information, general biology knowledge can be improved and potential pet owners can become better informed.
Dr. Alan Richmond Dr. Alan Richmond is the lecturer and curator of biology at the University of Massachusetts. He is a well-published biologist and has a special interest in reptiles and amphibians.dkdk
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