Southern Scales

Southern Scales We offer PAPA Licensed educational reptile shows, birthday parties, event entertainment & film shoots

Trixie makes everything look small ๐ŸReticulated Pythons are the longest snake species in the world, and working with an ...
06/06/2026

Trixie makes everything look small ๐Ÿ

Reticulated Pythons are the longest snake species in the world, and working with an animal this size is always incredible.

(Malayopython reticulatus)

Beans, one of our Burmese Pythons ๐ŸBurmese Pythons are one of the largest snake species in the world and are known for t...
15/05/2026

Beans, one of our Burmese Pythons ๐Ÿ

Burmese Pythons are one of the largest snake species in the world and are known for their calm nature and impressive size.

(Python bivittatus)

Two juvenile Southern Rock Agama's spotted on a recent hike ๐ŸฆŽ๐ŸŒฟSwipe to see them head back off into the wild.(Agama atra)...
06/05/2026

Two juvenile Southern Rock Agama's spotted on a recent hike ๐ŸฆŽ๐ŸŒฟ

Swipe to see them head back off into the wild.

(Agama atra)

Ninja out exploring ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟNew environments mean new smells, and a chance to investigate something different.
02/05/2026

Ninja out exploring ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ

New environments mean new smells, and a chance to investigate something different.

Piglet ๐ŸฆŽ
29/04/2026

Piglet ๐ŸฆŽ

Meet Charzard ๐ŸฆŽRock monitor (Varanus albigularis)
27/04/2026

Meet Charzard ๐ŸฆŽ

Rock monitor (Varanus albigularis)

Squiggles changing outfits ๐ŸฆŽ
20/04/2026

Squiggles changing outfits ๐ŸฆŽ

Why do snakes have two lungs but only use one? ๐Ÿ๐ŸซSnakes evolved with two lungs, but in most species, the left lung is ei...
17/04/2026

Why do snakes have two lungs but only use one? ๐Ÿ๐Ÿซ

Snakes evolved with two lungs, but in most species, the left lung is either very small or completely absent.

Instead, the right lung is long and extends through much of the body, helping maximise oxygen intake in a narrow body shape.

In many snakes, the back portion of this lung doesnโ€™t take part in breathing and instead acts more like an air sac, helping with air storage and, in some species, buoyancy ๐ŸŒŠ.

Itโ€™s a unique adaptation that allows snakes to stay efficient while maintaining their elongated form.

Merlin playing peekaboo ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘€
28/01/2026

Merlin playing peekaboo ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘€

Glue traps are a significant threat to reptiles and other small wildlife. โš ๏ธ๐ŸฆŽSnakes, lizards, geckos, and chameleons can...
16/01/2026

Glue traps are a significant threat to reptiles and other small wildlife. โš ๏ธ๐ŸฆŽ

Snakes, lizards, geckos, and chameleons can become stuck in glue traps while moving through gardens, homes, or natural spaces.

Once trapped, reptiles are unable to escape, leading to severe stress, dehydration, skin damage, limb injury, and often death.

Choosing wildlife-safe alternatives helps protect native species and maintain healthy ecosystems. ๐ŸŒฟ

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