Wildlife trafficking is a growing international problem, and reptiles are especially vulnerable because of a high demand in the illegal pet trade.

In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and their ...

Now, researchers at the University of Geneva have uncovered the role of a single gene, CLCN2, in shaping these patterns, shedding light on how snakes develop their distinctive appearances. Corn snakes ...

This helps diffuse the polish and make it into a croc-like pattern with a textured, reptile-skin effect. Getty Images/Emma McIntyre / Staff As for the rest of her glam, Sweeney looked like a ...

Maybe you remember that most reptile and amphibian species lay eggs rather than give birth to live young. Extra points if you recollect that they tend to shed their skin all at once through a process ...

as sunshine on a reptile skin. All references are supplied cut length – no minimum order – and all of them have a stable backing and are easy to install (glue on the wall, no need to humidify the ...