With several species among the largest snakes in the world, pythons are well known for their strength and beauty. Readers will learn how these powerful predators use constriction to crush their prey,
Pythons are among the biggest snakes in the world. In fact, one type of python is the only snake known to eat a human! Learn more about these fearsome hunters, including where they live, how they hunt
The Burmese pythons, the subject of this care guide, is a giant snake with specific feeding, housing, and handling requirements, that is not ideal for most hobbyists and an unusual choice as a pet. No
Offers a brief introduction to pythons, discussing what they look like, where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and dangers pythons face.
Most people think of pythons as giant snakes in distant tropical jungles, but Burmese pythons, which can reach lengths of over twenty feet and weigh over two hundred pounds, are now thriving in southe
A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species.It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to a new environment. But it can be! Especially when these species end up destroying the ecosystem in their new neighborhood! Here are stories of 10 of these invasive species --- from tiny cactus moths to ginormous Burmese pythons --- from how they got to their current homes (it was always humans who brought them!) to the damage they're causing there. Who knew there were so many “aliens” living among us? Kids will want to find out more!A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species that explores how they got into new ecosystems and the damage they've caused.It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to another environment. But it can be! Invasive species reproduce quickly and often have no natural predators, allowing them to overtake native species, and even destroy the ecosystem of their new home. Here's a
Lots of people have dogs and cats for pets, but did you know that some people keep pets like mini horses, boas, and tarantulas? If you've ever considered keeping an unusual pet, these books are for yo
Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. Prized for their size, relative docility, and spectacular coloration and patterning, they are the most dramatic snakes in the world.
Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. Prized for their size, relative docility, and spectacular coloration and patterning, they are the most dramatic snakes in the world.
