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Austin Reptile Service: Relevant Links
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Dallas/Fort Worth Herpetological Society. East Texas Regional Herpetological Society. East Texas Herp Society (Houston). West Texas Herp Society (San Angelo). Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. Horned Lizard Conservation Society. PARC (Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation). Animal Capture Equipment, Inc. Artwork of Ed Acuna. Visual Delights by Steve Schwartzman. Michael Smith (Cricket Frog Press). The Wild Bunch - Bobbi Colorado. Austin Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.
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Austin Reptile Service: Austin Area Lizard Identification
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TEXAS ALLIGATOR LIZARD, Gerrhonotus infernalis. This lizard is one of the largest lizards found in Texas. They average 15 - 20 inches. They live in the Edwards Plateau and the Big Bend regions. In Austin they are found in the several of the greenbelt areas. They feed on insects. They have a prehensile tail that allows them to anchor themselves or assist with climbing in foliage. They make good pets with the proper husbandry. EASTERN COLLARED LIZARD, Crotaphystus collaris. TREE LIZARD, Urosaurus ornatus.
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Austin Reptile Service: Media / Publicity
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October 21, 2010. July 7, 2009. Austin Statesman article about the green anole (lizard). July 2, 2009. Live Reptiles to Visit B/SB Library, July 8. July 2, 2009. Library invites Austin Reptile Services to show and tell. Aug 18th, 2006. Snake Expert Not Worried About "Snakes On A Plane" - KEYE TV. Aug 18th, 2006. Debunking Snakes on a Plane - Houston Chronicle. May 8th, 2006. Austin American Statesman - Cinco de Mayo Festival. Apr 13th, 2006. Video of Fox news report. Nov 28th, 2005. Aug 1st, 2005. 2001-2...
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Austin Area Snake Identification: Snakes With Blotches
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Other Austin-area Snake ID Guides. EXAS RAT SNAKE, Elaphe obsoleta lindheimerii,. This is the most common large snake in the Austin area! See our Texas Rat Snake Photo Gallery! These snakes will eat any kind of rodent, birds, or bird eggs. They are excellent climbers, and will go into attics and under homes in search of prey. These snakes are very aggressive when cornered or captured. But hey, if your main diet consisted of rats, you'd probably have an attitude problem, too. If you don't have any food fo...