Here’s a new site on reptiles in British Columbia, brought to you by Thompson Rivers U and Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection. Thanks FORREX Conservation Biology listserv for the link.

The page after the jump let’s you (your inner child?) colour in some snakes. Role models are pictured above each drawing for you to base the colors on – if you’re in a less-than-creative mood, that is.

Some of the other links on the page offer pictures, references, range maps etc. of common reptiles you might meet in various areas of the province.

If you are into taming rascally reptiles there are also some hints to help you keep your pets (and neighbours?) happy. Apparently it’s more difficult to keep a pet reptile than meets the eye.

Interesting stuff. Good for learning. Good for education.