An article on the care of captive Bothrops asper snakes. Sometimes referred to as the fer-de-lance or lancehead, this species requires specialized care due to the size of its large fangs and somewhat unpredictable behavior.

Previously known as black ratsnakes, the gray ratsnake is one of the largest snakes found in Canada. Described are its characteristics, young and food.

An image of "Still-Life with a Snake, Frogs, Tortoise and a Lizard", created by Paolo Porporaz (Oil on canvas).

The innovative resource investigates endothermy and ectothermy. Students compare body temperature of a snake and rat before and after exposure under a heat lamp. The activity has an interactive online version and a printable data sheet.

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on kingsnakes including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.

Learn about venomous fish and other animals with the ability to inject venom, such as jellyfish and other venomous invertebrates.

Read about the passage of the bane of the snake oil salesmen, the Pure Food and Drugs Act.

While incubating, the female Juniper Titmouse hisses like a snake if disturbed. Find more interesting facts on this thorough site along with information on range, habitat, behavior, and more.

Concentration matching game that match pictures with words. Word list for level 1: dice, mole, five, bee, rose, cake. Word list for level 2: rope, game, bike, sheep, tree, whale. Word list for level 3: flute, slide, three, feet, snake,...

First to Five is a fun dice game for children to practice their addition math facts! Swipe the screen, add the sum of the two dice, and click on the correct sum on the chalkboard as you compete against Snake Eyes the dice tossing robot...

A look at the life of the Nez Perce and their interaction with the Corps of Discovery.

What good hosts the Walla Walla Indians were to the Corps of Discovery. Read about the gifts exchanged and the celebrations held when Lewis, Clark, and their men stopped by for a visit. From PBS.

PBS Provides an article on the Shoshone Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

A collection of slideshows of adventures along northern rivers of British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The scenery is spectacular.

Did you know that a full grown Anaconda can weigh as much as 200 K g (441 lb.)? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe this reptiles features and habitat. Seven photographs provide excellent close up views.

A facsimile of the plan of Fort Christina at the confluence of Brandywine Creek and Christina Creek near the Delaware River (beyond right margin of map) during the siege by the Dutch in 1655. The Swedish fort was a primary objective of...

A cartoon image of Baby Hercules crushing the two snakes sent by Hera to kill him.