Clint Bartley
Herpetology Expert
Professional Achievements
- Clint is known as an industry leader in asian rat snake and black rat snake mutations.
- Clint has successfully reproduced more than 60 species of reptiles in captivity, and was the second person in the United States to produce Archelaphe bella chapaensis (bell rat snakes), and the first person in the U.S. to produce them twice.
- Clint was brought on as a co-host for the popular podcast "Colubrid and Colubroid Radio" that focuses on colubrid snakes, their care, their breeding, and all knowledge needed to succeed in keeping them.
Certifications & Organizations
- Vice President of the Tri-State Herpetological Society
- Co-Host of "Colubrid and Colubroid Radio"
- Former Owner of Bartley Reptiles
- Owner of Metazotics
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Co-authored Articles (27)
How to
Tell If a Turtle Is Male or Female
If you keep pet turtles, it's nice to know if you've got boys or girls. However, unlike many mammals, turtles have no external genitalia. This makes determining their sex much more difficult, but it's not impossible. Th...
How to
Survive an Encounter with a Crocodile or Alligator
Crocodilians--alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and their kin kill hundreds of people each year. While most of these attacks occur in Africa and Asia, these powerful reptiles are also found in parts of South America, Aust...
How to
Care for a Hibernating Turtle
Hibernation for cold-blooded animals is called "brumation." Many species of temperate-climate turtles and tortoises brumate, or hibernate, in the winter. Captive tortoises and turtles don't need to hibernate to survive, ...
How to
Catch a Common House Lizard and Keep It As a Pet
Would you like to keep a house lizard as a pet? Lizards can make great pets because they are “low-maintenance.” They are quiet, not very messy, and do not need a lot of attention or space. However, make sure that you...
How to
Tell the Difference Between a Milk Snake and a Coral Snake
Coral snakes and milk snakes look alike. However, it's important to know the difference, as coral snakes are venomous. The easiest way to distinguish between a coral snake and a milk snake is the color of its stripes. Y...
How to
Catch a Lizard
Lizards are seen all over the world, but often only as a glimpse before it disappears back into a hiding spot! Fortunately, you can use these methods to outsmart and capture a lizard before you approach close enough to s...
How to
Breed Waxworms
Reptile owners and fishermen both know the value of waxworms. After all, it's written right there on the price tag! Skip the weekly trip to the pet store by breeding them yourself. It's not difficult, and you get to watc...
How to
Identify a Venomous Snake
Snakes have captured our imagination—and fear—for as long as we've shared the planet together. They are the stuff of legend. While less than one third of all snake species are venomous (unless you live in Australia, ...
How to
Sex a Corn Snake
At first glance corn snakes are not easy to sex because both males and females are of a similar color and length. They do not have external genitalia, making the difference between the sexes even less obvious. Like most ...
How to
Take Care of Lizard Eggs
You may have discovered a surprise in the form of newly laid eggs in your lizard's home, or maybe you decided to breed your lizards. Now that you have lizard eggs, you need to know how to take care of them to make sure t...
How to
Build a Reptile Cage
A reptile cage must do more than keep your reptile inside. It must provide it a safe, comfortable home and allow your reptile to enjoy his natural behaviors. The needs of reptiles vary according to species, and you must ...
How Many Crickets to Give a Bearded Dragon: Babies, Juveniles, & Adults
Keep your beardie happy and healthy with this nutritious diet It’s time to feed your newly hatched bearded dragon, but how do you know if you’ve given them enough crickets? These insects are an important part of you...
How to
Build Love With Your Bearded Dragon
When you own a bearded dragon, it is natural to want to love your pet. Your dragon also can have affection for you if you take care of him. Learn how to hold him appropriately, bathe, and house him. By providing a good a...
How to
Tell a Freshwater Crocodile from a Saltwater Crocodile
Australia is home to a diverse range of reptiles, including two species of crocodile: freshwater crocodiles and saltwater crocodiles. Both species are native to Australia and are known predators, though saltwater crocodi...
How to
Care for a Sick Bearded Dragon
Caring for a sick bearded dragon properly begins by assessing any signs of illness. Identifying the animal's symptoms allows you to assess the severity of them, begin treatment, and figure out whether they are getting wo...
How to
Identify Snakes
Snakes are common reptiles across many parts of the world and there are many different species that you can learn all about! When identifying snakes, avoid getting close so that the snake doesn't feel threatened and so t...
How to
Feed a Corn Snake
While feeding your pet corn snake might seem strange and complicated, it is actually fairly simple. Corn snakes are predators and meat-eaters, so you should consider how comfortable you are with feeding animals to your s...
How to
Set Up a Vivarium for a Bearded Dragon
Many people are discovering what fascinating creatures reptiles are, and bearded dragons are popular choices for pets. A vivarium is the tank or box where your bearded dragon lives. It has to be set up to replicate the c...
How to
Treat Reptiles for Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A is an important nutrient for reptiles. It plays a major role in vision and keeps the immune system working properly. Vitamin A deficiency is common in reptiles and occurs when a reptile does not receive enough ...
How to
Diagnose Stomatitis in Tortoises
Stomatitis is a medical term for inflammation of the tissues inside the mouth that usually includes swelling, redness, and ulcers. When a tortoise gets stomatitis, it makes it very difficult for them to eat and it can be...
