![]() Rejuvenated, the crew decided to take a small detour and spend a few hours picking through the hillside graveyard. (Read how graveyards have a surprising amount of biodiversity.)īased on the chef’s description, Arteaga suspected they might be ground snakes from the genus Atractus-secretive animals that spend a lot of time underground and had never been scientifically recorded in that area of Ecuador. “And then she told us that she often sees snakes in the local graveyard, while visiting her deceased family members,” recalls Arteaga. And if there's people there, they will gladly cook for you and tell you stories.”Ī local woman welcomed the travelers, and as she began preparing locally caught trout, she overheard the crew talking about amphibians and snakes. ![]() “There isn't really like a drive-through restaurant where you can get your food, so you basically need to knock on doors. “This is how it usually is in rural areas of Ecuador,” says Arteaga, a research biologist at the Khamai Foundation, a new non-governmental organization that aims to protect Ecuador’s biodiversity. But a chance encounter on the way home tipped the team off to a different sort of discovery.ĭisappointed and hungry, Arteaga and his crew had stopped in the small town of Amaluza in search of a meal. Unfortunately, the scientists failed to find a single one. If you would like to mail a gift or a letter, you can use the following address.In November 2021, Alejandro Arteaga and his team traveled to the cloud forests of southern Ecuador on a mission to find toads that were feared lost to extinction. That said, the reptiles that Snake Discovery offers can be found here. We encourage extensive research before purchase of a reptile. Where can I get a Snake Discovery reptile? As it has been a significant period of time since her escape, she is assumed to have passed away. Hammond, WI 54015 Frequently Asked Questions YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon | Merchandise My YouTube videos provide them (and you!) with care tips and fun facts to encourage further learning! Now I go to schools, libraries, scouts, and more, to share my love of these often misunderstood animals. Naturally, my favorite programs were the ones that incorporated wildlife, especially reptiles and amphibians.Īfter my temporary position with the DNR ended, I wanted to continue it on my own! So, I started up a small business for which I travel teaching people about reptiles. I started by working as a Naturalist for the Department of Natural Resources, where my job was to create educational programs about wildlife, trees and plants, insects, geology, etc. I was hardcore into parrots throughout college, and after I achieved my Bachelor's degree in Fisheries & Wildlife, I dove into the world of reptiles and pursued a career in exotic animal education. I have always had a passion for exotic pets. The 'About' section of the Snake Discovery Youtube channel, written by Emily: R/snakes r/reptiles r/herpetology For more information about Snake Discovery, what they do, and the reptiles they own, you can go to their official website. Some other subreddits that you may find helpful: They keep many varieties of herps, most of which can be seen in this video and its second part. It is run by primarily by Emily with assistance from Ed, her husband, both of whom are reptile enthusiasts. Snake Discovery provides educational reptile programs, and additionally have a successful YouTube channel with above one-million subscribers. Welcome to the unofficial Snake Discovery subreddit!
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