Whit Gibbons, Herpetologist and Author
The following may be of interest to anyone who engages in outdoor activities around southern rivers, lakes or reservoirs where alligators are known to live. Q. I belong to a water ski association. We are venturing out again for community … Continued
I have received a version of the following question from people in several states, most recently Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee. Q. We see or hear various frogs and toads in our neighborhood almost year round. This summer, our … Continued
Q. I try to move turtles off the road so they won’t get run over. Box turtles never try to bite me. Snapping turtles always try to bite me. And they never appreciate my help. How aggressive are different kinds … Continued
When spring arrives, I get a steady flow of emails, usually with cell phone photos, about snakes someone wants identified. I recently received the following more generic question. Q. I understand that most snakes are harmless, but I also know … Continued