Adder Smackdown! (video)
Also known as “The Dance of the Adders”, this is a form of ritual combat between two male adders (Vipera berus). This show of strength will decide who gets the territory and the females!
Also known as “The Dance of the Adders”, this is a form of ritual combat between two male adders (Vipera berus). This show of strength will decide who gets the territory and the females!
We had so much fun in the field last April filming these guys and we hope you have fun watching some of the footage highlights of this amazing snake! You can learn more about the Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) by visiting our StickyPedia Multimedia Guide. Here you will find facts and a photo gallery that we will keep adding to as we come across more of these snakes during upcoming field expeditions!
For just a few short days each spring, male Moor Frogs (Rana arvalis) turn blue while breeding. And we were lucky enough to have had the cameras rolling last weekend to capture to all the fun!
Do you think network television needs a new kind of reptile/amphibian show? One that showcases the animals in a completely different light … without all the drama and danger but loaded with adventure? If your answer is yes, then here’s our pitch for a new TV show. Can you help us get this show on the air? Please share our video far and wide as you never know who might see it and you might just be the one to [...]
The Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) can be found in many different types of habitats ranging from forests, farmlands, grasslands and wetlands, but can also be found in gardens. Unfortunately they can also be found on roads where many are injured or killed. Want to learn more about this amazing species? Check out our StickyPedia page dedicated to this amazing amphibian!
Bufo bufo, also known as the Common European Toad, has a huge range across Europe to parts of Asia and Russia. It is very common and can often be found in the evening hours when they are searching for food. Want to learn more? Go to bit.ly/zLOt5d. Or if you just want to see a couple of bad@$$ toads with some bad@$$ music:
There are snakes that actively hunt, like cobras for example, but there are also snakes that are ambush predators. Some of these snakes show very interesting behaviour in catching prey.
It’s time to roll out the Red Carpet for the premiere episode from our new, full-featured series, The Herparazzi!
Herp = short for herpetology, which is the study of reptiles and amphibians. INTRODUCTION Reptiles and amphibians are found in a variety of ecosystems on our planet. Not only are they found in the tropics, but these cold-blooded creatures also inhabit temperate regions and even the Polar Circle. Some species require pristine rainforest to thrive or even just survive, while others find refuge in man-made structures. Now you can follow a couple on their adventures across the globe as they [...]
The smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is a slender, non-venomous colubrid that ranges roughly from Norway to Northern Iran and can grow up to a maximum of just over 90 cm (36 inch). The name ‘smooth snake’ refers to the absence of keeled scales, like for example seen in the European adder (Vipera berus). It may be mistaken for the adder, but the smooth snake is not as thick-set and is lacking the typical full zig zag pattern across it’s back. Instead, [...]
In August 2011, The Sticky Tongue Project team went in search of a rather unique reptile found amongst ruins, in the city of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
In August 2011, The Sticky Tongue Project team went in search of the Viviparous lizard (Zootoca vivipara), also known as the Common lizard, in Southern Limburg, The Netherlands.
In April 2011, The Sticky Tongue Project team went in search of the Jefferson Salamander (Ambystoma jeffersonianum), a threatened species in Southern Ontario, Canada. In Canada, it only occurs in Ontario, where it has been reported from approximately 30 sites. These small, local populations are found primarily along the Niagara Escarpment.
So what exactly do we do here at The Sticky Tongue Project? Well … instead of trying to put that in words, we thought a video with some footage from our Field Expeditions might work better!