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R.A.C.E.

Welcome to Reptile and Amphibian Conservation
Education! This site is to promote the conservation of the most missunderstood animals - reptiles and amphibians. Through educating the public we can help people understand and appriciate these wonderfull creatures. So lets  R. A. C. E. to help them .

Herp Fun Facts-
 
Geckos have no eyelids- they keep them clean and moist with their tongues.
 
Coachwhips are named for their colors and body shape- they resemble a whip-not because they will chase anyone down and "whip" them.
 
The Chameleon can shoot its togue at 16 1/2 feet per second. That's less than 100th of a second to reach the prey .                                                   
 
The Gaboon Viper of Africa posseses the longest fangs in the world reaching two inches in length .

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About the site moderater:
      My name is James ,I'm 36, and live in South East Ga..  I've been an avid herper since the age of 6 and have always been interested in wildlife, especially reptiles. Snakes are my main interest, although I research many other varieties of reptiles and amphibians as well. I also enjoy wildlife photography with the majority of the photographs on this site being mine. 
 
 

James with Cottonmouth in 2004
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This Cottonmouth was rescued from being shot by a neighbor in 2004.

The begining of a passion.
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Tom Wills watches , as the museum's curator shows me this beautiful snake .

I'm snake hooked...
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I 'm standing very proud holding the snake with Tom .

These photos was taken in 1982 when I was featured on a Jacksonville, Florida Channel 12 news segment. I was at The Children's Museum of Arts and Science where they were taping for their Wednesday's Child segment with Tom Wills. I got to handle one of the museum's Western Hognose snakes' named "Miss Piggy".  

Disclaimer
 
Venomous snakes, as with any other animal, can be unpredictable and dangerous. Do not attempt to do what you see here- please leave to experienced professionals.

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In loving memory of one of the greatest conservationalists of our time. May his legacy live on for generations to come.
Steve Irwin
"The Crocodile Hunter"
1962-2006

All content , including pictures, copyright 2005- 2009 by James Vanover and Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Education all rights reserved.