Blogging from to Z April Challenge: Z is for Zoos for Reptiles

 A zoo by definition "is an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation or display" according to the dictionary on bing. Most zoos or zoological parks have a collection of reptiles. By the definition above Alligator Farms would be considered a zoo.

In fact one of the oldest if not the oldest alligator farm the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm is now branded as a zoo.

Below is a virtual tour..

I have been there several times and would recommend it. Closer to me is an Alligator Farm called Alligator Alley in Summerdale, Alabama.

Me playing with a Carpet Python there, and holding an Alligator

Well until next time see you later Alligator

  

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: Y is for Yellow-bellied Slider Turtle

 The reptile for Y is a pretty common turtle called the Y is for Yellow-bellied Slider Turtle. Not only is it common in it's native range the southeastern United States it is also a popular pet. 

Here is a video all about them...

Just one more letter to go on  the  Blogging from A to Z Challenge. come find out what I come up with for Z as it relates to reptiles!

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: Xenosaurus

 Xenosaurus sounds like a dinosaur. Well it might be a distant cousin. Sharing reptiles like real live dragons, giant sea turtles and tortoises a dinosaur wouldn't be too far off. However, Xenosaurus is a mere genus of lizards native to a small area in Central America.

A video of some kept as pets...

Two more left to go! 

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: W is for Watersnake

 There are several Watersnakes in the United States. The one I see the most is the Banded Watersnake.

In the picture above taken by me there are two Banded Watersnakes. Were they romantically involved? Were they chasing each other? Were they playing? I don't know but I was lucky enough to catch both.

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Above is another Banded Watersnake. The watersnake is non venomous. However it does share the same habitat as the cottonmouth and is sometimes killed by mistake. 

Three more letters to go!

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: V is for Vine Snake

 

Above is a picture of a Vine Snake taken by me at Alligator Alley. It was a sunny day so I apologize for the glare.

It is a venomous snake whose venom is not fatal. However, if one was bitten it would not be enjoyable. Symptoms could last three days. Pain, swelling, bruising and discomfort would be the symptoms. 

We are in the final week of the challenge  and I hope to share a few more reptiles with you!

Battle of the Bands Results: Bad Romance

 In this battle Jeff Beck beat Halestorm 3 to 1 covering Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." You probably would expect either contestant to cover Lady Gaga. I don't think the crowd on Jeff's performance new how to react. I thought it was hilarious to perform a pop hit at a classic rock award show. I have also heard Lady Gaga covered by other classic rock artists so she is obviously gifted with some great songs.

Talking about pop music check out this video from the 80's. There are some appearance from some 80's pop stars and pop culture. The song is "Ambitious" off of Jeff Beck's "Flash" album.

What are some pop stars of today that have some great songs that could be covered well by other musicians? 

Anyway I will be back May 1 with another Battle of the Bands.

Battle of the Bands Results: See You Later Alligator

 In this Battle I pitted Bobby Charles original against the more famous Bill Haley version. We ended up with a 2 to 2 tie.

Rare footage of Bobby Charles performing "Way Down in Louisiana" .....

Bill Haley and his Comets "Rock Around the Clock"

This was the battle from April 1 I will be posting the results for the Battle on the 15th soon!