What are some facts about the Black Rat Snake? The Black Rat Snake, also known as the Mountain Black Snake and Pilot Black Snake, lives in the North Central U.S., Vermont through to Wisconsin and south to Northeast Texas and Georgia. The coloring is black to dark brown with patches of red, yellow, orange or […]
Our communities have grown outward to the point where we are increasingly encroaching on territory that was once the exclusive habitat of wildlife. Raccoons, foxes and coyotes, to name a few, have even been spotted in urban areas. And our pets are in danger of becoming their prey. But there are simple rules you can […]
Where does the Chinchilla come from? This small rodent is native to South America. They live on rocky, arid areas in the mountains. Chinchillas are named for the Chincha Indians living in the Andes. What does the Chinchilla look llike? The body is about 12 inches long and the squirrel-like tail about 5-6 inches. The […]
