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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
During our last rattlesnake research night hike, we found that one of our research snakes was in shed (a natural process for all snakes). As you might notice, the eyes of this snake are blue and clouded over. Cale was worried that we wouldn't be able to find this snake at a later date because of the high likelihood that it would retreat underground to complete its shedding process and decided it was best to capture her now. This was necessary because the battery in her tracking device was due for a change.
Watch our newest long form video to learn more about our research and how you can attend a hike next season!
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The Asiatic Toad (Bufo gargarizans) is a fascinating species from East Asia with a long history in regard to traditional Chinese medicine. Since antiquity, these amphibians have been prized for their specific cocktail of bufo toxins - which are believed to remedy the spread of cancerous cells. This medicine is refered to as "ChanSu" (蟾酥).
2005 clinical trials conducted in America discovered resulted in lung and liver cancer patients having tumors stabilized in 40% of patients.
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Did you know that the Chinese Krait (B. multicinctus) was often referred to as the "two-step snake" by American soldiers during the Vietnam War? This was due to the belief that bite victims would only be able to take two steps before succumbing to this reptile's extremely potent venom.
This nickname is not completely unfounded, as a bite from this snake ranks amongst the most toxic reptiles on Earth. Only 0.09 mg is needed to be considered lethal in 50% of bite victims. When you consider that these snakes produce anywhere from 4.6 mg—19.4 mg per bite, you will realize just how deadly this animal is.
That means this snake's bite contains 51 to 215 lethal doses of venom!!!
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Nothing excites us more that witnessing wild reptiles living in their natural habitat. Recently, our videographer Michael ventured to the misty bamboo forests in Hunan, China - all in search of the cryptic Chinese Bamboo Pit Viper. These snakes are a member of the prolific genus of Asian Palm Pit Vipers, Trimeresurus - a group of snakes with members spread throughout Asia.
To illustrate the variance in this genus, we compare the wild vipers we saw in China with an Indonesian Trimeresurus species that lives at PHS, the Sunda Island Palm Pit Viper.
Check out the new video! https://youtu.be/vujqCIp0Who
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Last Saturday was an exciting first for our team! After months of anticipation, Cale hosted our first ever Rattlesnake Research Night Hike and we are still reeling from what a successful night it was! In total, our clients saw over 10 snakes, with two research project snakes (with painted rattles), 6 wild Western Diamondbacks, and three long-nose snakes.
We were so happy to see how much our guests enjoyed the experience and we are looking forward to our next night hike! Make sure to sign up before we are sold out of spots for the 2024 season!
www.phoenixherp.com/visit/special-events/rattlesna…
#Rattlesnake #arizona #reptiles
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend??
We are offering a flash promotion for guests looking to come visit on a private tour this weekend (September 7th and 8th). You and four friends can tour the country's largest reptile sanctuary, located right here in Phoenix!
Whether you it's your first time at PHS, or you are a seasoned patron - this is a perfect opportunity to come see all of the animals that call our sanctuary home!
Use promo code "25" during checkout and you'll recieve 25% off your total price.
www.phoenixherp.com/visit/request-a-private-tour.h…
See you soon!
#animals #animalsanctuary #phoenix #Arizona
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Last night, our team had our annual herping night north of the valley. During the trip, we spotted this beautiful Western Blacktail Rattlesnake (C. mollossus). Even though we spend all of our time around these animals at the sanctuary, we love taking the opportunity to view them in their natural habitat.
#snake #reptile #animal
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Check out this beautiful red speckled rattlesnake! You might remember the blue variety that we posted recently. We love the range of colors present in this one species of snake.
#red #rattlesnake #reptile
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With less than a day left before our fundraising event begins, we wanted to let you in on how you can support the sanctuary while winning some cool prizes!
This year, we will have an auction that takes place at 3pm on Thursday, August 15th, on our Instagram as a live event!
We will be offering gifts such as paintings made by some of our mammals (including our otter, capybaras and more!).
In addition, we will be debuting a NEW MAMMAL PRIVATE EXPERIENCE TOUR!
Learn more by watching this video!
https://youtu.be/PmFcEJ8moiE
#fundraiser #Arizonanonprofit #Arizona #animalsanctuary #animals #phoenix
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Amongst all the pit vipers in Arizona, Blue Speckled Rattlesnakes will always have a special space in our hearts. Blue is a rare color to find in the animal kingdom, and while there are other blue snakes there aren't other blue rattlesnakes.
We had to get some photos of this gorgeous male this week during a monsoon storm.
#snake #rattlesnake #wildlife #animals #reptiles
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Welcome to the YouTube Channel for the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, the largest sanctuary for reptiles and amphibians in the United States. Our team is dedicated to protecting these animals and promoting active stewardship for their natural habitat here in Arizona and around the world! We are home to over 1,500 animals ranging from venomous cobras to giant crocodiles. Learn more about the work we do by watching some of our videos or booking a tour with us!