The brown tree snake is sometimes known as the ‘doll’s eye’ or ‘night tiger’, names referring to its doll-like yellow eyes and banded body. It…
Behavior: When disturbed, the night snake may flatten its head, coil tightly, and vibrate the tail – appearing as a viper (see photo). However, it…
The southern black racer (Coluber constrictor), also known as the eastern racer, is the “black snake” most commonly found in urban and natural areas throughout…
Salt Spring is cherished by its 11,000 year-round residents for its beautiful scenery, long history in agriculture, the artisan community, emphasis on health and wellness…
Coachwhips and Racers do not have venom that is dangerous to most humans. Coachwhips are long, slender, fast-moving snakes of open, hot, dry areas. Color…
Snakes have an organ in the throat called the glottis that they breathe through. Normally this is a quiet process, but by forcibly expelling air…
No bears. No worries. Salt Spring Island, BC. … From time to time, a bear is spotted, usually on the south end of the island,…
Green-cheeked conures, however, are in the Pyrrhura family, which are generally much quieter. Most Pyrrhura are actually quieter even than cockatiels and parakeets! Which conures…
Conures include the genera Aratinga and Pyrrhura, as well as several single-species genera and one double-species genus. Latin for “little macaw,” (ara – macaw, tinga…
Canaries are around $300 if purchased in the United States. These birds are expensive because of their longevity and sought-after song and coloration. Birds from…