Something has always drawn me to exotic animals.. Something about how magical and mysterious they are or the way they move, their colors, or the fact that some can live 150 years.. There are so many interesting and beautiful aspects to these creatures and I hope to share some of them through my videos and photographs.
Whether it be in the wild with rare and endangered species or in captivity, rescued animals, or personal pets I am there to capture moments that will help with education and conservation of these wonderful animals.
They hold ties to prehistoric times and it would be a shame to let that become something that is forgotten..
Prints,Calendars and more available soon!
Ian Silver
St. Louis Iguana Society
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Bearded Dragon. Belongs to a buddy of mine who works at an exotic pet store. Exotic Arc
Photo taken with iPhone4s
Ball Python named Morph. Belongs to Coty Mathews of St. Louis Iguana Society
Not sure what morph this guy is.. het for something.. but still trying to figure it out ;)
Photo taken with iPhone4s
Finca Bellavista is a residential treehouse community in its formative years in the south Pacific coastal mountains of Costa Rica. We are a rustic, yet comfortable, private retreat off the beaten path where owners and limited numbers of guests can explore the natural wonders of the rainforest canopy and enjoy what we like to call ‘treetop Pura Vida’.
Finca Bellavista, while a one-of-a-kind concept, is also in a one-of-a-kind place. The finca as a whole, comprised of more than 300 acres of secondary rainforest and reclaimed pastureland, provides a nearly custom-built backdrop to house the world’s first planned, modern, sustainable treehouse community. Perched overlooking the Golfo Dulce and nurtured by two whitewater rivers, the location of this unique enclave is unmatched in its magnificence and pulses with life. While it feels a world away, Finca Bellavista boasts easy access to some of the country’s most stunning natural assets, like National Parks, isolated beaches and epic mountainscapes. Those with a spirit of adventure will feel right at home amongst the outdoor activities available on-site and nearby.
For more information about this amazing treehouse village, please visit our website at www.fincabellavista.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6a81JqzuW4&context=C3de81c3ADOEgsToPDskKNCRDyEBzJYYF-vzeMPpjz
An adult Green Iguana at St. Louis Iguana Society He will be going to his new home in West Virginia as soon as weather permits shipping!
Taken 2/22/12 at St. Louis Iguana Society
Green Iguanas have a white photosensory organ on the top of their heads called the parietal eye (Third eye, pineal eye or pineal gland), most other species of lizards have lost this.. This “eye” is not like a normal eye as it only has a rudimentary retina and lens and can’t form images. But is sensitive to light and dark and movement. Which helps the iguana when being stalked by predators from above.
Taken 2/22/12 at St. Louis Iguana Society
Australian Green Tree Frog or White’s Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea) at St. Louis Iguana Society
These are native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand and the United States.
Taken 2/19/12
This is our newest addition at St. Louis Iguana Society his name is Mufasa and is a TRUE red Iguana! We brought him home from the Missouri Reptile expo along with a juvenile green iggy, 2 Whites tree frogs and an albino corn snake.
Taken 2/19/12
My girlfriend was in the second page of The St. Louis Post Dispatch with her new iggy Mufasa!
Emily Mathews of St. Louis gets acquainted with a red iguana before buying it at the Gateway Reptile Expo on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
Photo by: Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
