Nevada Advanced Reptile Creations (N.A.R.C.)

Nevada Advanced Reptile Creations (N.A.R.C.) Founded in 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. Specializing in high-end Boa and Python morphs.

Dedicated to producing some of the most beautiful snakes in the world and continuing the preservation of a way of life.

06/29/2013

The Anaconda:

Anacondas make their home in the Amazon jungles of South America, and are part of the Boa Constrictor family. Anacondas live near rivers, lakes, and swamps, and like to live alone. Water is their main escape method when confronted with danger. Rather than attacking they will choose to slide into the water unnoticed, if possible.

Anacondas eat amphibious animals like frogs & toads, as well as fish, caiman, birds, ducks and turtles.

The average size of one of these snake-giants is 6.1 m (20 feet) long and 148.5 kg. (300 pounds)!

Anacondas give birth to live young (a litter), around 24-35 at a time.

Anacondas can be difficult for scientists to study, or even find. They are very sneaky and leave no trail, spending a lot of their time in the dark waters of their habitat.

06/16/2013

To our founder, Mr. Reyna, and all the other Dads out there: Happy Father's Day from the staff here at NARC! You are truly special, and deserve to be celebrated every day, but be sure to take the day off, relax, and realize how much you are appreciated!

One of N.A.R.C's big females, Tophee Cakes, out for a jaunt on the ball python feeder tanks!
06/10/2013

One of N.A.R.C's big females, Tophee Cakes, out for a jaunt on the ball python feeder tanks!

06/04/2013

Today's Fun Fact:

There are more than 2,700 species of snakes in the world. They live almost everywhere: deserts, forests, oceans, streams, and lakes. Here are some examples:

-Anaconda

-Boa Constrictor

-Cobra

-Garter Snakes

-Python

-Rattlesnakes

-Sea Snakes and Water Snakes

The next few posts will explore these species more in-depth! Is there a species you are interested in, or would like to learn more about? Let us know!

05/20/2013

Today's Fun Fact:

There is a group of snakes that are known as Pit Vipers. Not only are these snakes venomous, they also have a very 'cool' heat sensing system! This helps these snakes to find prey in the dark, which is when most snakes like to hunt. The ‘pit’ is a special organ in between the eyes and the nostrils. The pit senses body heat from animals and gives the snake a ‘picture’ of that animal. The snake can then attack it. Some pit vipers will bite and poison the prey, release it, then follow the dying animal, using its heat sensors, until it stops and the snake can swallow it. Most Pit Vipers hunt at night when the air is cooler and the heat from rodents and other prey is most obvious to them. The ‘heat picture’ from larger animals will tell the snake that a quick escape is a good idea, too!

All rattlesnakes are Pit Vipers. Water Moccasins, Horned Desert Viper, Lance-head, Eyelash Viper, and the Copperhead are a few other examples of Pit Vipers.

05/16/2013

Wow! We have reached 50 likes!! Thank you so much for all of your support! The staff here at NARC love supporting local business, so we want to know: Where do you live, and what is your favorite local business?

05/15/2013

Today's Fun Fact:

It is hard to believe, but snakes have many enemies. Large birds, wild boar, mongoose, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and even other snakes are a few of the dangers snakes fall prey to. While they are young they are easy prey to many birds and mammals, but when they are older and larger they have humans to fear.

Humans hunt snakes for various reasons. Many different breeds of snakes are captured and shipped to other countries to be sold in pet shops. Venomous snakes are used for making anti-venon, which is made from their venom, and is used to save the life of a snakebite victim. Snakeskin is used for making many things including shoes, purses, and belts. And, unfortunately, many people often kill snakes out of fear.

One of the biggest threats to the snake population- the same as with many other animals- is the destruction of their habitats by humans. Their homes are being destroyed to make room for ranches, farms and highways. Think before you dig!

Snakes have many ways of protecting themselves. Their coloring alone is great camouflage, and some snakes can burrow down under sand or leaves for extra coverage. Some huff, puff, and hiss loudly, or shake their rattle tail to scare off a possible predator. Others will flop over and hang their tongue out to play dead! Venomous snakes will try to escape or frighten off a hunter before ever trying to bite them.

05/12/2013

Happy Mother's Day to all of the beautiful moms out there! Make sure to use this day to relax and pamper yourself, for all the times that you spend taking care of others!

04/27/2013

Hey NARC fans! We want to know what you're doing on this NFL Draft Friday. Whether you are watching your team, or a Happy Hour menu at your favorite weekend kick-off spot, we want to know!

04/11/2013

Today's Fun Fact:

Snakes will usually mate in Spring, right after hibernation ends in colder climates. In the tropics, mating can happen any time of the year. Male snakes will try to attract a female by doing a type of ‘play fighting’ with other males who want her attention. They don't try to kill each other…just win the fight!

Some snakes, such as boas, rattlesnakes, and garter snakes give birth to live young- that means that the baby snakes develop inside their mother. When they are born they are covered with a thin membrane, kind of like a goopy baggie. The baby uses an egg tooth to rip out of the membrane and wriggle free.

Other snakes lay eggs in a safe, warm place like in a hollow log, or buried in the ground. Snake eggs are not hard like bird eggs; they are kind of leathery and can be torn by the baby snakes with their egg tooth. Racer and Coral snakes will lay their eggs and leave, and won’t return. When the babies hatch a few weeks later, they will be on their own to hunt for food. King Cobras and some Pythons will stay with their eggs, keeping them warm and safe until they hatch. This is called “brooding”. After hatching the snake babies are left on their own.

All snakes lose their egg tooth shortly after hatching.

Snakes will reproduce, or give birth, anywhere from twice a year to once every 3 years.

04/05/2013

Today's Fun Fact:

Snakes are carnivores.

This means they will eat only meat- including each other. Some snakes are hunters while others will lie in wait to ambush their prey. They can be very sneaky, and will try to trick their victims into coming to them! For example, the Cantil snake has a bright yellow tip on its tail to look like a worm...boy, won’t the bird be surprised when it finds out it isn’t a worm that it bit! Desert living snakes will hide under the sand and wait for something yummy to wander by. The smallest of all snakes- the Thread snake- eats the pupae, or eggs, of ants and centipedes. The largest snakes- the Pythons and Anacondas- have been known to eat deer, pigs, and even antelope! Most snakes live off of insects, rodents, birds, eggs, fish, frogs, lizards, and small mammals.

All snakes swallow their food whole. While they do have teeth, the teeth are made for grabbing, hooking, and holding their prey- not chewing. Constrictors will grab and hold their prey while wrapping their bodies around the victim and slowly “constricting”, or tightening, their coils until they squeeze the last breath out of their prey, and the heart stops. Cobras, Vipers, Rattlesnakes, and other venomous snakes will paralyze their prey by sinking their fangs into it and injecting venom, before swallowing it.

Have you ever wondered how a snake can swallow such big meals without chewing? Snakes not only have rear-facing fangs, but they have powerful muscles all along the front half of their bodies. Snakes use these muscles for moving as well as swallowing. The muscles move the food down along the throat and into the snake’s long stomach. Moving the food through the throat into the stomach can take 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the animal they are eating. In egg-eating snakes the sharp rib bones will poke through the eggshell to help speed along digestion. Food in the snake’s stomach can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of months to digest. That is a long time to work on a meal! Believe it or not, some snakes only need to eat a couple times a year!

03/31/2013

Happy Easter to all of our fans from the staff at NARC! Don't forget to let your scaly babies know how much they mean to you, too, on this special day!

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