You sure don't see trees like this back in Idaho! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking during our drive. From sagebrush to large pines we saw it all.
Meet Harley
The sweetest yellow lab ever! Meet "Harley" my only animal friend on our road trip! She is joining us on our journey to San Francisco. Here I am attempting to walk her in Reno, Nevada.
Pics!
This was the first picture taken on our road trip adventure to San Francisco! I had to get up so early (6:00am)! We have a 12 hour drive ahead of us. Just the beginning....
On the road again
Today I am on my way to San Francisco! I have never been so I’m SO excited to visit. When most people think about visiting San Francisco images of the Golden Gate Bridge, walking down Fisherman’s Wharf, and riding the famous trolley pop into mind. Not me! As an animal person I have thoughts about what the zoo is like, or how many California Sea Lions I can spot in the cool waters? I brought my camera so I promise to post new pictures daily. We have 12 hours of driving ahead of us, which sounds like a lot, …but compared to our long journeys for Meridian, Idaho to Manhattan, I choose not to complain! As for the animals, they are back at home in Meridian at the reserve. Don’t worry…they are in great hands! While I am gone I have my animal assistant staff making sure everyone is happy and healthy! Wish us luck on the long drive! Make sure to check back in often as I post new pictures of our trip.
What's all the shed about?
Buddy looking better then ever after a shed!
As a snake owner, one of the many things I look forward to is when one of my snakes sheds its skin. Once all the old skin is sloughed off you can truly admire your snakes beauty. “Buddy” our 11 foot Burmese Python just finished shedding this morning (with a little bit of my help)! In captivity, sometimes snakes have trouble shedding their skins in one whole piece. This mainly has to do with humidity levels in their environment. “Buddy” just had a little shed left around his head, so I did what anyone else would do…I soaked him in warm water! In just a short amount of time ALL of his skin came right off!
A lot of people ask me how often snakes shed their skins. It really depends on a variety of different factors including how old the snake is, and how much it is fed…etc. “Buddy” happens to shed right after a big meal. I can tell a snake getting ready for a shed when its colors turn dull and their eyes turn bluish-grey. When any of our snakes are in shed they are temporally removed from our shows and left to rest to reduce stress. So what do I do with all of the old skins? They make great decorations around the reptile house!