CBC Technology Science1d ago
This spider looks like the victim of a zombie fungus. But scientists say it's a big faker
Alexander Bentley, a herpetologist, is unfazed by cordyceps' presence in the Amazon. But after a finger poke of a fungi-covered mass showed movement, Bentley soon realized that one spider had a couple of tricks up its eight sleeves.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/spider-mimicing-cordyceps-9.7141687?cmp=rss
Sara Angeloni 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺Oct 2

Hey, #snake people, this here is Nokto, a rescue #RoyalPython. Nokto has in `his` adoption papers that he is a boi.🙂The thing is, Nokto is pushing 150cm right now and weighs 2164g.`His` age is unknown, although he grew 30-40 cm in the two years we have had him. What do we think? A boi, or a gal after all?🎉

Btw can we pause for a sec to appreciate how lovely he is?❤

#snakes #snakesofmastodon #herpetology #herpetologist #animals #reptiles #breeding #snakeBreeding #sexing #snakeSexing #ballpython

Show threadSamuel SmithAug 23, 2025
It's a Collared Lizard, as evidenced by the collar around the neck.
There are a bunch of different varieties, but I can't tell exactly which #lizard species it is as I'm no #herpetologist.
New Mexico, ABQ area in case anyone is interested. :-)
My camera shoots fascistsMay 17, 2025

Western box turtles duking it out in my irrigation pond. They're usually super skittish, but they were so engrossed in their encounter that they didn't notice me.

Any #herpetologist out there familiar with these critters? Is this courtship or territorial behavior? There are at least five of them in the pond at the moment. It's almost comical watching them go at it. Toward the end, one lands a pretty good blow and knocks the other backward. I have more video, but shortened it for uploading.

#turtle #herps #herpetology

Show threadMy camera shoots fascistsApr 24, 2025

One last #LizardReport before I leave for the season. I hadn't seen Bill in a couple days but this morning he was up on the porch. He even came in the house a couple times. I normally let them come in and wander around when the door is open, but I had to make sure to shoo him out because I don't want him to get stuck when I leave.

He and my little porch buddy got into this strange behavior multiple times this morning and I managed to catch it once on video. The little one squirms under Bill's belly. Any #herpetologist that can explain this behavior? Given the season, I'm guessing it's some kind of courtship. I'm also guessing that "little guy" who lives under the chair on the porch might actually be "little gal." She's looking kind of chubby. I assumed it was just fat from all the worms I've been feeding her but now I'm wondering if she's about to lay eggs.

#Lizard #Herpetology #Reptiles #herps

Doyu ShoninOct 30, 2024

beech lake

https://friendica.world/display/84b6ef2b-1267-2241-e6c3-c58578437918

beech lake

Spring, and spring of her life also. She walks to water to stand behind sedges, thinking of snakes. And snakes come. First one, lazily, tail sculling, head ...

Show threadMy camera shoots fascistsSep 21, 2024
Bill The Lizard is over on the neighbor's wall, but has some weird crustiness around his nostrils. Any #herpetologist know what's going on here?
#Herps #Lizard #Herpetology
Show threadC.Jul 1, 2024

@Satori @Byronrabbit

Well, guess what I happened to spy out my front door tonight, lying on the warm concrete that had #baked in the #sun all afternoon?

And he/she brought a #friend this time!

If there are any #herpetologists out there, I'd be curious if this behaviour means anything, or if they're just sharing heat or something. The colouring and size differ between them, so is this a male and a female?

(Regina, SK, middle of the #Canadian prairies)

#snakes #herpetology #herpetologist

My camera shoots fascistsApr 23, 2024

Find the #lizard game, since the last one was popular. This should be fairly easy. Please don't give away the answer! Inspired by Dr. Earyn McGee who goes by afro_herper on Twitter, but isn't on here.

The animal's whole body is visible, not hidden. This was at Carrizo Plain National Monument a week ago.

If you're a #herpetologist and find it, can you maybe ID it? I'll post a close up pic once the location is revealed.

#herps

MurrayDec 10, 2023

Mr Photogenic. I figure if we are supporting higher mammals (quendas) and frogs in the #garden we are doing something right. This guy was completely fine with my presence.

Looking at Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region I think it is probably a Western green tree frog Litoria moorei (also https://museum.wa.gov.au/explore/frogwatch/frogs/motorbike-frog) also known as the motorbike frog for its call. But you know, not a #herpetologist :)

#frog

Motorbike Frog | Western Australian Museum

Western Australian Museum