Detroit Zoo Builds New Japanese Giant Salamander Exhibit
The Japanese giant salamander is listed as near-threatened by the IUCN due to pollution and habitat loss.
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Police In Maine Seek Owner Of Found Monitor Lizard
Hopefully this monitor lizard finds its way home soon.
Pet Turtle Survives Devastating Apartment Fire In Texas
The turtle was found in his tank, alive and well.
Researchers Describe First Recorded Predation Of Ireland’s Only Lizard Species By Invasive Spider
The Noble false widow spider has spread throughout much of Europe.
20 Eastern Indigo Snakes Reintroduced In Habitat That Hasn’t Seen Them In 35 Years
The eastern indigo snake has not been seen in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve for more than 35 years.
Nevada Releases Desert Tortoise License Plates To Benefit Tortoise Conservation
Proceeds from the sale of the special Nevada desert tortoise license plate will benefit conservation efforts of the species.
Scientists Discover Tiny Snake Fossil Encased In Amber
The snake lived 100 million years ago.
New Venomous Snake Species Discovered In Australia
The Bandy bandy snake, Vermicella parscauda may already face extinction due to mining.
Regurgitated Frog In Australia Released Back Into The Wild
After five weeks of rehab, Lucky was released back into the wild in good health.
Woman At Kruger National Park Happens Upon Cobra Trying To Eat Monitor Lizard
The snake was persistent, but could it have really eaten such a large lizard?
Florida’s Gulf World Says Goodbye To Liberty The Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The approximate lifespan of a loggerhead sea turtle is close to 70 years, though some have been known to live longer.
9 Black Mambas Hatched At Reptile Gardens In South Dakota
The black mamba is one of the fastest snakes in the world and one of the deadliest. It is called the black mamba because the black color of its mouth, and not its outside coloration.
Woman Asks For Help On Facebook To Find Her Rainbow Boa
Prometheus the rainbow boa has been missing since July 7.
University of Otago Frog Expert Prof. Phil Bishop Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. Bishop has dedicated 30 years of his professional career advocating for frogs and other amphibians around the world.
Sea Turtle With 3 Flippers Rehabbed At Texas State Aquarium Doing Much Better
Champ survived an attack when it was just an inch square.
Canadian Charged With Animal Cruelty For Allegedly Operating On Snake Without Vet License
Man's facility was also raided by the SPCA back in 2015.
Wisconsin Boy Wants His Stolen Tortoise Back
Hopefully Buddy will be returned home real soon.
Arkansas Considers Ban On Commercial Harvesting Of Wild Turtles
The majority of turtles harvested in Arkansas from 2014 to 2016 were of breeding age.
Aussie Vet Saves Scrub Python Whose Face Got Damaged
The scrub python had severely damaged its face.
Bearded Dragon Won’t Drink
Bearded dragons prefer to lick droplets off the walls of their enclosure rather than drink from a bowl.
Rules and Regulations For Box Turtles In Ohio?
Consult directly with your local authorities before making a reptile purchase of which you’re uncertain.
Herp Queries: Green Iguana Morphs
With several exciting new color variants slowly becoming more available, expect a gradual comeback of this magnificent saurian.
Dr. Douglas Mader Bids Farewell: Thank You REPTILES Readers
After 23 years answering over 350 questions in over 250 columns and writing numerous columns, Dr. Douglas Mader bids farewell.
Beardie Missing from Ionia County, MI Family
Dispatch urges anyone who finds it to contact them
