#herptiles

PLEASING POISON FROG
(Ameerega bassleri)

Wilson, B. 2010.
Department of San Martin, Peru

Otherwise known as the Bassler’s poison frog, the pleasing poison frog is undoubtably an attractive amphibian. Highly toxic, but attractive. Just make sure to wear gloves if you want to look closer, otherwise I figure you won’t feel so pleased.

SNOT OTTER
(Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)

Herasimtschuk, D. 2015. “Two male Eastern hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) fight over prime breeding habitat”
North Carolina, USA

Better known as the hellbender, the snot otter ain’t no mustelid. Also recognised as the mud dog, lasagna lizard, grampus and several more delightful vernaculars, this sizeable salamander has only its appearance to blame (most notably the thick, slimy folds of skin running down the lateral sides of the animal). I think they’re adorable.

This is the Newdle (working title) and he likes to wedge himself into containers. He’s a Dominican Red Mountain Boa, and I’ll do a writeup of what that means…eventually. He’s got a huge personality and I love him with my whole heart. friend!!!!

Good ol’ Worm on his first trip outside.