reptiles Archives - Our Funny Little Site Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:34:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Repti Fairy is Living Her Best Life With Her Reptile Friends https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/repti-fairy-is-living-her-best-life-with-her-reptile-friends/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:09:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=14834 Most people choose dogs and cats as pets, but one woman from California has a special spot for reptiles. Ada goes by Repti Fairy on social media, and she attracted thousands of followers on Instagram after opening up about her life with six reptile pets. Ada is a Mexican artist based in California, who enjoys […]

The post Repti Fairy is Living Her Best Life With Her Reptile Friends appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Most people choose dogs and cats as pets, but one woman from California has a special spot for reptiles. Ada goes by Repti Fairy on social media, and she attracted thousands of followers on Instagram after opening up about her life with six reptile pets.

Ada is a Mexican artist based in California, who enjoys exploring the fantasy world of fairies, elves, and animals through her paintings. She also loves painting reptiles, which doesn’t come as a huge shocker since she shares a home with six of them right now.

Ada’s custom-made reptile enclosure currently houses six adorable pets—lizards Kovu, Rajah, Maxiums, and Oscar, plus the iguana MaryJane and a turtle named Turty. She recently decided to branch out and welcomed a tarantula named Scroop into her loving home.

Ada mostly focuses on funny and relatable content, because she doesn’t feel confident enough to give other people advice since she’s still learning how to take proper care of reptiles on a limited budget.

“Reptile supplies are not cheap so I’m taking it a few things at a time until I have everything. And it’s not that I don’t do my research, it’s mostly about the expenses but luckily I got a raise not too long ago so I have been able to spend more on upgrades,” she wrote on Instagram.

The post Repti Fairy is Living Her Best Life With Her Reptile Friends appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Meet Fig, A Tortoise Who Lives His Best Life https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/meet-fig-a-tortoise-who-lives-his-best-life/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:16:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=13298 People mostly have cats, dogs, or parrots as their pets. However, there are other fun animals you can keep in your home. Like, for example, a tortoise. You might be wondering how can a tortoise make for a good companion. Well, keep scrolling to find out! Chas from through the lleaves is a content creator, […]

The post Meet Fig, A Tortoise Who Lives His Best Life appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> People mostly have cats, dogs, or parrots as their pets. However, there are other fun animals you can keep in your home. Like, for example, a tortoise. You might be wondering how can a tortoise make for a good companion. Well, keep scrolling to find out!

Chas from through the lleaves is a content creator, plant and animal lover, and mom of Fig, a baby leopard tortoise. The palm-size reptile has a wonderful life filled with daily spas, flower hats, and yummy snacks.

Fig’s mornings begin by greeting his mom with a big yawn, and then he is ready to start the day. First, he gets a morning mist for hydration. Then, his mom changes his water, and while he freshens up, she begins to prep his daily salad.

“Leopard tortoise are gazers in the wild so leafy greens, grasses, flowers, and succulents are their fav,” Chas shared with her Instagram community.

After having breakfast, he gets a daily spa to rehydrate and hangs out with his mom while she works. Fig loves his feline siblings and gets along with them very well. He even likes to cuddle with his best friend, Gouda.

He also likes playing dress up. Fig wears edible flower hats and other cute fashionable pieces like a cowboy or Santa hat.

Check out their Instagram account to see more of Fig’s adorable adventures.

The post Meet Fig, A Tortoise Who Lives His Best Life appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Meet Pretzelcoatl: The Python With The Most Adorable Face https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/meet-pretzelcoatl-the-python-with-the-most-adorable-face/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:43:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=11121 When McKenna brought Pretzelcoatl home, he was so tiny that he could fit in her one hand, and although she was always into reptiles, she never had a snake pet before. The cute little ball python was named after the Mayan feather serpent god Quetzalcoatl. “I realized that I could make it a little bit […]

The post Meet Pretzelcoatl: The Python With The Most Adorable Face appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> When McKenna brought Pretzelcoatl home, he was so tiny that he could fit in her one hand, and although she was always into reptiles, she never had a snake pet before. The cute little ball python was named after the Mayan feather serpent god Quetzalcoatl.

“I realized that I could make it a little bit sillier by just turning it into Pretzelcoatl. Because he’s a snake and…doing pretzel things,” McKenna said in an interview with The Dodo and added that he loves dark places where he can slide around. So she decided to make him crochet caves.

“I think I’ve made like four or five different crochet caves as he’s gotten bigger,” she continued. “He climbs into my sleeves a lot. When I’m hanging out with him in my bed, he will just go straight under the blankets.”

Pretzel also loves cuddling and watching TV with his mom. “I’ve had moments where I’ve been really down, and I know that I can come home and have a friend there that will just hang out with me regardless of how I’m feeling. He is my favorite pet that I’ve ever had, even though he’s just…a noodle!”

If you are interested to follow their adorable bond, just keep on scrolling!

View this post on Instagram

I just wanted to give a HUGE THANK YOU!! To everyone who's a part of the family now!! You're all so kind and curious and open to new things and it warms my heart knowing that people love Pretzel just as much as I do. I'm so happy that some of you have opened up to snakes and reptiles because of his appearance on @thedodo and I couldn't be more grateful for everyone that brought Pretzel and me here💕 Stay tuned for whatever thing Pretzel and I will do next!! Be it a live q+a or a giveaway or the opening of a store or whatever we wind up doing!! I've had a BLAST making friends these past two days and I'm looking forward to what comes next. So sorry if you've commented something that I havent seen- if you have a question, shoot me a dm and I'll get to you!! Thank you so much, everyone. I hope you all have amazing sunshiney days💕💕☀ Also Pretzel is in blue right now!!! So get ready for a bigger snak and a brighter snak in a few days!

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

View this post on Instagram

I crocheted a bow for pretzel he's really pretty

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

View this post on Instagram

wait a second…. who a r e you??

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

View this post on Instagram

a lil dark but still cute🤙

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

The post Meet Pretzelcoatl: The Python With The Most Adorable Face appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Tina Kraus Creates Insects and Reptiles From Crepe Paper https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/tina-kraus-creates-insects-and-reptiles-from-crepe-paper/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:01:11 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=8073 The insects, reptiles, and plants Tina Kraus makes using crepe paper look suspiciously realistic. After molding them, she adds details with paint and pastel chalk. The Germany-based artist also enjoys spending time working on pop-up books, paper toys, and illustrating children’s books and magazines. “I love working with paper; cutting it, folding it, tearing it, […]

The post Tina Kraus Creates Insects and Reptiles From Crepe Paper appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> The insects, reptiles, and plants Tina Kraus makes using crepe paper look suspiciously realistic. After molding them, she adds details with paint and pastel chalk.

The Germany-based artist also enjoys spending time working on pop-up books, paper toys, and illustrating children’s books and magazines.

“I love working with paper; cutting it, folding it, tearing it, sewing it, transforming it, painting it,” she writes on her website. “There are so many possibilities! My second passion is food. I really enjoy cooking and baking all kinds of food from around the world. But since I lived in Korea for 4 months as an exchange student, you will probably find many dishes from Korean cuisine.”

Visit her website if she got you hooked!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3qJ14h1-z/

The post Tina Kraus Creates Insects and Reptiles From Crepe Paper appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Why Turtles Can’t Survive Without Their Shells https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/why-turtles-cant-survive-without-their-shells/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:36:46 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=7760 “A turtle can’t crawl out of its shell. In fact, the shell is actually part of a turtle’s skeleton, as much of our ribcage is of ours. But if you could peer inside a shell, you’d find some of the most unusual features in the animal kingdom, such as a butt — err, cloaca — […]

The post Why Turtles Can’t Survive Without Their Shells appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> “A turtle can’t crawl out of its shell. In fact, the shell is actually part of a turtle’s skeleton, as much of our ribcage is of ours. But if you could peer inside a shell, you’d find some of the most unusual features in the animal kingdom, such as a butt — err, cloaca — that some species use to breathe underwater.”

This is what the description of the video below reads. You can learn more about why turtles can’t live without their shells if you watch the video.

Here’s a short excerpt from the video: “A turtle’s shell is as much a part of its body as our ribcage is of ours. In fact, it is their ribcage, and their spine, and their vertebrae, and their sternum. Basically, a turtle’s skeleton is inside out.”

The post Why Turtles Can’t Survive Without Their Shells appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Ireland, the Country Without Snakes https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/ireland-the-country-without-snakes/ Sat, 25 May 2019 08:43:14 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=5988 According to a legend, St. Patrick used the power of his faith to drive all the snakes from Ireland into the sea. Though it sounds impressive, it’s not exactly what happened. In fact, Ireland has never really had snakes, and it’s not the only country in the world without the legless reptiles. The same goes […]

The post Ireland, the Country Without Snakes appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> According to a legend, St. Patrick used the power of his faith to drive all the snakes from Ireland into the sea. Though it sounds impressive, it’s not exactly what happened.

In fact, Ireland has never really had snakes, and it’s not the only country in the world without the legless reptiles. The same goes for New Zealand, Hawaii, Greenland, and Iceland, and the reason is simple: they are all islands.

Ireland was once part of a larger landmass. Around 10,000 years ago when the Ice Age ended, the glaciers started to melt, which resulted in Ireland separating from the land and becoming an island. Snakes did not make it to the island and they didn’t get a chance to make it across later.

View this post on Instagram

The same Asp Viper (Vipera aspis) as last week, but with a different composition. On this photo the forked tongue is visible. The tongue of this Asp Viper has some interesting features. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ A forked tongue is a tongue split into two distinct tines at the tip. Snakes have a complex receptor system built into their tongue. Snakes “smell” (sense chemicals) using the tip of their tongue, and a forked tongue allows them to sense from which direction a smell is coming. The tongue is flicked out of the mouth regularly to sample the chemical environment. This increased ability to sense chemicals has allowed for heightened abilities to identify prey, recognize kin, choose mates, locate shelters, follow trails, and more. When a snake follows the trail of its prey the difference in chemicals on their left and right tip can guide them in the right direction. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ © 2019 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feel free to follow me on Instagram. 🙂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #snake #snakes #reptile #reptiles #herping #reptilesofInstagram #snakelove #wildlifephotographer #herpetology #animal #animals #fieldherpetology #naturelovers #reptilelover #fieldherping #bbcearth #snakesofinstagram #viper #snakesofig #herpsofinstagram #earthcapture #naturephotographer #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #cupoty @bbcearth @cupoty @serpientesdelmundo

A post shared by Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife (@ronaldzimmerman.nl) on

View this post on Instagram

Finding any viper species is always a special moment. The vertical pupils, keeled scales and striking poses are just breathtaking. Vipers always earn some extra respect with their elegancy and being a venomous snake. All of this came together in this special moment with a male Viper (Vipera aspis). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ A healthy adult person can overcome an Asp viper bite without too many complications. Certain kind of people such as children and elderly or unhealthy persons may suffer serious complications which could be fatal. A bite should always be monitored by a doctor and treated in a hospital. Needles to say if you don’t provoke an Asp Viper they will not have to defend themselves (and bite).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ © 2019 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feel free to follow me on Instagram. 🙂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #snake #snakes #reptile #reptiles #herping #reptilesofInstagram #snakelove #wildlifephotographer #herpetology #animal #animals #fieldherpetology #naturelovers #reptilelover #fieldherping #bbcearth #snakesofinstagram #viper #snakesofig #herpsofinstagram #earthcapture #naturephotographer #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet @bbcearth

A post shared by Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife (@ronaldzimmerman.nl) on

The post Ireland, the Country Without Snakes appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Stunning Portraits of Reptiles and Amphibians of Madagascar https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/stunning-portraits-of-reptiles-and-amphibians-of-madagascar/ Wed, 08 May 2019 07:19:16 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=5303 Ben Simon Rehn is a photographer from Island who traveled to Madagascar in December last year in order to take photos of some of the most unusual reptiles and amphibians that live there. The beauty of the African island’s wildlife is incredible and his photos really make you feel like you’re looking at it in […]

The post Stunning Portraits of Reptiles and Amphibians of Madagascar appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Ben Simon Rehn is a photographer from Island who traveled to Madagascar in December last year in order to take photos of some of the most unusual reptiles and amphibians that live there.

The beauty of the African island’s wildlife is incredible and his photos really make you feel like you’re looking at it in person. His close-ups of chameleons gave us chills as we can see their skin texture in detail.

Before pursuing a career in photography, Rehn used to be a high performance athlete. Through his work, he strives to raise environment about environmental issues the humankind is facing.

See his photos below.

View this post on Instagram

Jungle moments. #madagascar

A post shared by 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 (@bensimonrehn) on

The post Stunning Portraits of Reptiles and Amphibians of Madagascar appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/how-did-snakes-lose-their-legs/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:32:05 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=4509 Snakes and lizards both belong to the Squamata order. So why do lizards have fully formed legs while snakes are forced to move without them? Well, for one thing, some snakes can still develop legs and feet thanks to genetic coding they carry. Most of them, however, have mutated over 100 million years ago and […]

The post How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Snakes and lizards both belong to the Squamata order. So why do lizards have fully formed legs while snakes are forced to move without them? Well, for one thing, some snakes can still develop legs and feet thanks to genetic coding they carry.

Most of them, however, have mutated over 100 million years ago and lost the ability to sprout limbs. Despite still carrying the coding in their bodies, it’s basically “switched off” so they don’t have any today.

The researchers from the University of Florida found that a gene called Sonic Hedgehog is responsible for limb development (yes, it was named by the video game character. They confirmed that there were once snakes with limbs but they have lost them over time.

The post How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> reptiles Archives - Our Funny Little Site Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:34:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Repti Fairy is Living Her Best Life With Her Reptile Friends https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/repti-fairy-is-living-her-best-life-with-her-reptile-friends/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:09:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=14834 Most people choose dogs and cats as pets, but one woman from California has a special spot for reptiles. Ada goes by Repti Fairy on social media, and she attracted thousands of followers on Instagram after opening up about her life with six reptile pets. Ada is a Mexican artist based in California, who enjoys […]

The post Repti Fairy is Living Her Best Life With Her Reptile Friends appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Most people choose dogs and cats as pets, but one woman from California has a special spot for reptiles. Ada goes by Repti Fairy on social media, and she attracted thousands of followers on Instagram after opening up about her life with six reptile pets.

Ada is a Mexican artist based in California, who enjoys exploring the fantasy world of fairies, elves, and animals through her paintings. She also loves painting reptiles, which doesn’t come as a huge shocker since she shares a home with six of them right now.

Ada’s custom-made reptile enclosure currently houses six adorable pets—lizards Kovu, Rajah, Maxiums, and Oscar, plus the iguana MaryJane and a turtle named Turty. She recently decided to branch out and welcomed a tarantula named Scroop into her loving home.

Ada mostly focuses on funny and relatable content, because she doesn’t feel confident enough to give other people advice since she’s still learning how to take proper care of reptiles on a limited budget.

“Reptile supplies are not cheap so I’m taking it a few things at a time until I have everything. And it’s not that I don’t do my research, it’s mostly about the expenses but luckily I got a raise not too long ago so I have been able to spend more on upgrades,” she wrote on Instagram.

The post Repti Fairy is Living Her Best Life With Her Reptile Friends appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Meet Fig, A Tortoise Who Lives His Best Life https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/meet-fig-a-tortoise-who-lives-his-best-life/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:16:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=13298 People mostly have cats, dogs, or parrots as their pets. However, there are other fun animals you can keep in your home. Like, for example, a tortoise. You might be wondering how can a tortoise make for a good companion. Well, keep scrolling to find out! Chas from through the lleaves is a content creator, […]

The post Meet Fig, A Tortoise Who Lives His Best Life appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> People mostly have cats, dogs, or parrots as their pets. However, there are other fun animals you can keep in your home. Like, for example, a tortoise. You might be wondering how can a tortoise make for a good companion. Well, keep scrolling to find out!

Chas from through the lleaves is a content creator, plant and animal lover, and mom of Fig, a baby leopard tortoise. The palm-size reptile has a wonderful life filled with daily spas, flower hats, and yummy snacks.

Fig’s mornings begin by greeting his mom with a big yawn, and then he is ready to start the day. First, he gets a morning mist for hydration. Then, his mom changes his water, and while he freshens up, she begins to prep his daily salad.

“Leopard tortoise are gazers in the wild so leafy greens, grasses, flowers, and succulents are their fav,” Chas shared with her Instagram community.

After having breakfast, he gets a daily spa to rehydrate and hangs out with his mom while she works. Fig loves his feline siblings and gets along with them very well. He even likes to cuddle with his best friend, Gouda.

He also likes playing dress up. Fig wears edible flower hats and other cute fashionable pieces like a cowboy or Santa hat.

Check out their Instagram account to see more of Fig’s adorable adventures.

The post Meet Fig, A Tortoise Who Lives His Best Life appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Meet Pretzelcoatl: The Python With The Most Adorable Face https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/meet-pretzelcoatl-the-python-with-the-most-adorable-face/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:43:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=11121 When McKenna brought Pretzelcoatl home, he was so tiny that he could fit in her one hand, and although she was always into reptiles, she never had a snake pet before. The cute little ball python was named after the Mayan feather serpent god Quetzalcoatl. “I realized that I could make it a little bit […]

The post Meet Pretzelcoatl: The Python With The Most Adorable Face appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> When McKenna brought Pretzelcoatl home, he was so tiny that he could fit in her one hand, and although she was always into reptiles, she never had a snake pet before. The cute little ball python was named after the Mayan feather serpent god Quetzalcoatl.

“I realized that I could make it a little bit sillier by just turning it into Pretzelcoatl. Because he’s a snake and…doing pretzel things,” McKenna said in an interview with The Dodo and added that he loves dark places where he can slide around. So she decided to make him crochet caves.

“I think I’ve made like four or five different crochet caves as he’s gotten bigger,” she continued. “He climbs into my sleeves a lot. When I’m hanging out with him in my bed, he will just go straight under the blankets.”

Pretzel also loves cuddling and watching TV with his mom. “I’ve had moments where I’ve been really down, and I know that I can come home and have a friend there that will just hang out with me regardless of how I’m feeling. He is my favorite pet that I’ve ever had, even though he’s just…a noodle!”

If you are interested to follow their adorable bond, just keep on scrolling!

View this post on Instagram

I just wanted to give a HUGE THANK YOU!! To everyone who's a part of the family now!! You're all so kind and curious and open to new things and it warms my heart knowing that people love Pretzel just as much as I do. I'm so happy that some of you have opened up to snakes and reptiles because of his appearance on @thedodo and I couldn't be more grateful for everyone that brought Pretzel and me here💕 Stay tuned for whatever thing Pretzel and I will do next!! Be it a live q+a or a giveaway or the opening of a store or whatever we wind up doing!! I've had a BLAST making friends these past two days and I'm looking forward to what comes next. So sorry if you've commented something that I havent seen- if you have a question, shoot me a dm and I'll get to you!! Thank you so much, everyone. I hope you all have amazing sunshiney days💕💕☀ Also Pretzel is in blue right now!!! So get ready for a bigger snak and a brighter snak in a few days!

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

View this post on Instagram

I crocheted a bow for pretzel he's really pretty

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

View this post on Instagram

wait a second…. who a r e you??

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

View this post on Instagram

a lil dark but still cute🤙

A post shared by 🌿pretzelcoatl🌿 (@pretzel_the_snak) on

The post Meet Pretzelcoatl: The Python With The Most Adorable Face appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Tina Kraus Creates Insects and Reptiles From Crepe Paper https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/tina-kraus-creates-insects-and-reptiles-from-crepe-paper/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:01:11 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=8073 The insects, reptiles, and plants Tina Kraus makes using crepe paper look suspiciously realistic. After molding them, she adds details with paint and pastel chalk. The Germany-based artist also enjoys spending time working on pop-up books, paper toys, and illustrating children’s books and magazines. “I love working with paper; cutting it, folding it, tearing it, […]

The post Tina Kraus Creates Insects and Reptiles From Crepe Paper appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> The insects, reptiles, and plants Tina Kraus makes using crepe paper look suspiciously realistic. After molding them, she adds details with paint and pastel chalk.

The Germany-based artist also enjoys spending time working on pop-up books, paper toys, and illustrating children’s books and magazines.

“I love working with paper; cutting it, folding it, tearing it, sewing it, transforming it, painting it,” she writes on her website. “There are so many possibilities! My second passion is food. I really enjoy cooking and baking all kinds of food from around the world. But since I lived in Korea for 4 months as an exchange student, you will probably find many dishes from Korean cuisine.”

Visit her website if she got you hooked!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3qJ14h1-z/

The post Tina Kraus Creates Insects and Reptiles From Crepe Paper appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Why Turtles Can’t Survive Without Their Shells https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/why-turtles-cant-survive-without-their-shells/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:36:46 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=7760 “A turtle can’t crawl out of its shell. In fact, the shell is actually part of a turtle’s skeleton, as much of our ribcage is of ours. But if you could peer inside a shell, you’d find some of the most unusual features in the animal kingdom, such as a butt — err, cloaca — […]

The post Why Turtles Can’t Survive Without Their Shells appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> “A turtle can’t crawl out of its shell. In fact, the shell is actually part of a turtle’s skeleton, as much of our ribcage is of ours. But if you could peer inside a shell, you’d find some of the most unusual features in the animal kingdom, such as a butt — err, cloaca — that some species use to breathe underwater.”

This is what the description of the video below reads. You can learn more about why turtles can’t live without their shells if you watch the video.

Here’s a short excerpt from the video: “A turtle’s shell is as much a part of its body as our ribcage is of ours. In fact, it is their ribcage, and their spine, and their vertebrae, and their sternum. Basically, a turtle’s skeleton is inside out.”

The post Why Turtles Can’t Survive Without Their Shells appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Ireland, the Country Without Snakes https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/ireland-the-country-without-snakes/ Sat, 25 May 2019 08:43:14 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=5988 According to a legend, St. Patrick used the power of his faith to drive all the snakes from Ireland into the sea. Though it sounds impressive, it’s not exactly what happened. In fact, Ireland has never really had snakes, and it’s not the only country in the world without the legless reptiles. The same goes […]

The post Ireland, the Country Without Snakes appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> According to a legend, St. Patrick used the power of his faith to drive all the snakes from Ireland into the sea. Though it sounds impressive, it’s not exactly what happened.

In fact, Ireland has never really had snakes, and it’s not the only country in the world without the legless reptiles. The same goes for New Zealand, Hawaii, Greenland, and Iceland, and the reason is simple: they are all islands.

Ireland was once part of a larger landmass. Around 10,000 years ago when the Ice Age ended, the glaciers started to melt, which resulted in Ireland separating from the land and becoming an island. Snakes did not make it to the island and they didn’t get a chance to make it across later.

View this post on Instagram

The same Asp Viper (Vipera aspis) as last week, but with a different composition. On this photo the forked tongue is visible. The tongue of this Asp Viper has some interesting features. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ A forked tongue is a tongue split into two distinct tines at the tip. Snakes have a complex receptor system built into their tongue. Snakes “smell” (sense chemicals) using the tip of their tongue, and a forked tongue allows them to sense from which direction a smell is coming. The tongue is flicked out of the mouth regularly to sample the chemical environment. This increased ability to sense chemicals has allowed for heightened abilities to identify prey, recognize kin, choose mates, locate shelters, follow trails, and more. When a snake follows the trail of its prey the difference in chemicals on their left and right tip can guide them in the right direction. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ © 2019 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feel free to follow me on Instagram. 🙂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #snake #snakes #reptile #reptiles #herping #reptilesofInstagram #snakelove #wildlifephotographer #herpetology #animal #animals #fieldherpetology #naturelovers #reptilelover #fieldherping #bbcearth #snakesofinstagram #viper #snakesofig #herpsofinstagram #earthcapture #naturephotographer #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #cupoty @bbcearth @cupoty @serpientesdelmundo

A post shared by Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife (@ronaldzimmerman.nl) on

View this post on Instagram

Finding any viper species is always a special moment. The vertical pupils, keeled scales and striking poses are just breathtaking. Vipers always earn some extra respect with their elegancy and being a venomous snake. All of this came together in this special moment with a male Viper (Vipera aspis). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ A healthy adult person can overcome an Asp viper bite without too many complications. Certain kind of people such as children and elderly or unhealthy persons may suffer serious complications which could be fatal. A bite should always be monitored by a doctor and treated in a hospital. Needles to say if you don’t provoke an Asp Viper they will not have to defend themselves (and bite).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ © 2019 Ronald Zimmerman. All rights reserved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feel free to follow me on Instagram. 🙂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #snake #snakes #reptile #reptiles #herping #reptilesofInstagram #snakelove #wildlifephotographer #herpetology #animal #animals #fieldherpetology #naturelovers #reptilelover #fieldherping #bbcearth #snakesofinstagram #viper #snakesofig #herpsofinstagram #earthcapture #naturephotographer #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet @bbcearth

A post shared by Ronald Zimmerman • Wildlife (@ronaldzimmerman.nl) on

The post Ireland, the Country Without Snakes appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Stunning Portraits of Reptiles and Amphibians of Madagascar https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/stunning-portraits-of-reptiles-and-amphibians-of-madagascar/ Wed, 08 May 2019 07:19:16 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=5303 Ben Simon Rehn is a photographer from Island who traveled to Madagascar in December last year in order to take photos of some of the most unusual reptiles and amphibians that live there. The beauty of the African island’s wildlife is incredible and his photos really make you feel like you’re looking at it in […]

The post Stunning Portraits of Reptiles and Amphibians of Madagascar appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Ben Simon Rehn is a photographer from Island who traveled to Madagascar in December last year in order to take photos of some of the most unusual reptiles and amphibians that live there.

The beauty of the African island’s wildlife is incredible and his photos really make you feel like you’re looking at it in person. His close-ups of chameleons gave us chills as we can see their skin texture in detail.

Before pursuing a career in photography, Rehn used to be a high performance athlete. Through his work, he strives to raise environment about environmental issues the humankind is facing.

See his photos below.

View this post on Instagram

Jungle moments. #madagascar

A post shared by 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 (@bensimonrehn) on

The post Stunning Portraits of Reptiles and Amphibians of Madagascar appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/how-did-snakes-lose-their-legs/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:32:05 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=4509 Snakes and lizards both belong to the Squamata order. So why do lizards have fully formed legs while snakes are forced to move without them? Well, for one thing, some snakes can still develop legs and feet thanks to genetic coding they carry. Most of them, however, have mutated over 100 million years ago and […]

The post How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]> Snakes and lizards both belong to the Squamata order. So why do lizards have fully formed legs while snakes are forced to move without them? Well, for one thing, some snakes can still develop legs and feet thanks to genetic coding they carry.

Most of them, however, have mutated over 100 million years ago and lost the ability to sprout limbs. Despite still carrying the coding in their bodies, it’s basically “switched off” so they don’t have any today.

The researchers from the University of Florida found that a gene called Sonic Hedgehog is responsible for limb development (yes, it was named by the video game character. They confirmed that there were once snakes with limbs but they have lost them over time.

The post How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

]]>