Third Eye

Fragrant Bracket Fungus

While on a hike in Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, I noticed a fair number of these white organisms. Looking at its Latin Name, Trametes suaveolens, Trametes means “one who is thin,” while suaveolens means “sweet-smelling” in reference to the anise … Continue reading →

American Tree Sparrow

I often see these small birds while hiking on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. This is a northern species that visits the United States in the Winter. It can tolerate very harsh weather and low temperatures if it has … Continue reading →

Spotted Dorid

In Central California this is often the most common sea slug around, though this impression may be due to the fact that its orange coloration makes it one of the easiest to find. While the body shape is consistent, there … Continue reading →


	Honduran Milksnake Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis The most popular large milksnake in the hobby. Due to a significant amount of color and pattern variability, selective breeding will continue to expand the possibilities of producing currently unseen morphs. These snakes can get up to six feet long. $100-$150 each Click here to see the Honduran page
	Nelson's Milksnake Lampropeltis triangulum nelsoni The intensity of colors has to be seen to be believed. This is the easiest of the albino tricolors to get to breeding size in 18 months - and the most likely to double clutch. Increased availability and lower prices insure that this snake will become a staple in colubrid collections. $75 each Click here to see my Nelson's Milksnake Photo Gallery
	Corn Snake Pantherophis guttatus These are the most popular snakes in herptoculture, and with good reason. Corn snakes are moderately sized, tame and inexpensive. They are also beautiful and hardy pets available in an array of different colors and patterns. $50-$75 each Click here to see the Corn Snake page
	Western Black King Snake Lampropeltis getula nigrita An all-black snake, this is one of my favorites. It is less nervous and more easily handleable than other subspecies of common king snakes. They make excellent pets. Click here to see my Western Black King Snake Photo Gallery $125 each
	Pine, Bull & Gopher Snakes Pituophis sp. These big snakes typically get 6-7 feet in length and are heavily built. Pine snakes and bull snakes are often the "next step" for people who keep corn snakes and kingsnakes. No one can accuse these snakes of not having personality! $65-$175 each Click here to see the Pine, Bull & Gopher Snake page
	Rat Snake Elaphe sp. Larger in size and with more "attitude" than their relatives the corn snakes, rat snakes are a good choice for individuals who have had some snake keeping experience and want to try something a little different. $65-$150 each Click here to see the Rat Snake page
	Water Snakes Nerodia sp. These heavy-bodied serpents add an interesting element to the hobby. I feed mine a diet of 50% fish and 50% frozen-thawed rodents. They do well when set up like other colubrids like Corn Snakes and King Snakes. $35 each Click here to see the Water Snake page
	California Garter Snakes Thamnophis sp These snakes start off eating fish, but eventually can be switched to rodents. They are quite colorful and do great in naturalistic terrariums. I work with three different species. $50-$225 each Click here to see the California Garter Snake page