Henry Chappell

Last week, I finished a rattlesnake feature article for Texas Wildlife. It will be the July cover story. Incredible photos by Wyman Meinzer and Laurie Hall.

As part of my research, I had a delightful conversation with herpetologist Harry Greene, of Cornell University. Harry is a native Texan and a natural storyteller.  Read More 

Found this beauty just inside my garden fence. A black-neck garter snake - I think. Herpers, what say ye?

Notice the bulge. Toads, lizards and baby snakes thrive around my compost bins, much to my delight.