By corbin on 8/25/2009 2:19 PM

 



I was SO excited today to write a blog about my recent visit to one of the of country’s most diverse collection of reptiles at the St. Louis Zoo. The Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium is home to hundreds of species of reptiles found all over the world, most of which are in danger or threatened.

Look at this toothy creature! Rarely seen in zoos, the False Gharial is unique because of its long slender snout and sharp pointy teeth designed to catch fish. Found in Indonesia and Malaysia these crocodilians are endangered due to habitat destruction, interference with humans, and the skin trade.

One of my favorite species that has quite an aggressive reputation is the Gaboon Viper. Found in the tropical rainforests of East...

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By corbin on 8/20/2009 12:19 AM

Check out this amazing picture taken of the two rescued Grizzly Bears who live at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, BC Canada. Their exhibit was incredible complete with grassy hills, trees, ponds, and flowing streams. They sure live in 4-STAR accommodations!

More pictures and stories coming soon.

- Corbin

By corbin on 8/6/2009 6:06 PM

On tour our schedules can sometimes become extremely full and hectic.That's why relaxing times like these with the animals are so enjoyable for me. ***Pictured above is Shere Khan our Albino Burmese Python with me in the grass.



Junior our Nile Monitor loves exploring outside in new surroundings! Take a look at his dark blue tongue. He uses that for a sense of smell.



Here's a close-up of Shere Khan's head. I always get asked why his head is so pink. It all has to do with his albino coloration. Albino's lack the normal brown and gold color pigments found on normal Burmese Pythons.



Shere Khan is displaying one of my favorite python behaviors: when they...

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By corbin on 8/3/2009 7:45 AM

Hello from the open road! This week the animals and I are traveling across the country spreading our message about conservation, education, and responsible pet ownership.***The picture above (taken in Wyoming) describes everything tour reminds me of: the open road, the long drive, and the beautiful sky above.



Our first appearance of many was in Denver, Colorado. We always pass Denver along our way to New York City but never have the time or means to stop. This was the first time the animals and I appeared on Denver TV!



I love this picture of the Denver skyline in the early morning. After our segment the clouds cleared up and gave way to clear blue skies. Since we didn't have too much time in the city I tried...

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