Eastern Indigo Snake Care Sheet
While they may require more maintenance and investment, Eastern indigos are one of the most intelligent and rewarding snake species a passionate herpe [...]
Bullsnake Care and Breeding Information
From their ease of care, to unmatched visual beauty, bull snakes are gratifying species to keep, beyond measure. [...]
Blood Python Care And Husbandry
Updated January 30, 2023
In our minds, blood pythons are the ideal captive for the serious python enthusiast. They’re gorgeous, they’re good-sized [...]
Herpetologist Records Failed Natrix maura Snake Predation Event of Invasive Fish Species
Without intervention, the viperine water snake would probably have choked on the invasive fish and died. [...]
The Way of the Water Dragon
Chinese water dragons are incredible lizards that deserve more recognition within herpetoculture. [...]
Gatorland Orlando Takes In Juvenile American Alligator Missing Its Upper Jaw
The young alligator was found in a lake in Sanford, FL with its upper jaw completely gone. [...]
Gans’ Egg-Eating Snake Can Eat Prey Twice That Of Burmese Python Relative To Size And Mass
Of the 13 snake species with known gape, the Gans' egg-eating snake had the greatest gape. The Burmese python and the western diamondback rattlesnake [...]
New Venomous Keelback Snake Species Discovered in Vietnam
The snake is named the H’mong keelback snake (Rhabdophis hmongorum) in honor of the H'mong people. [...]
Psychedelic Rock Gecko, Other Reptiles Native To Vietnam Need Protections, Study Says
The study, which draws largely on the bachelor thesis of Lilli Steiger of the University of Cologne in Germany, has recommended that Vietnam adopt the [...]
Snake Road Closes in Illinois For Annual Herp Migration
The state's forest service began closing the road in the early 1970s to let these reptiles and amphibians safely cross without the threat of vehicular [...]
Updates to Endangered Species Act, Lacey Act Amendments
Phil and Garrett discuss the potential additions to the Endangered Species Act, as well as the ever-threatening Lacey Act Amendments [...]
Parasitic Round Worm Common In Carpet Pythons Removed From Australian Woman’s Brain
The researchers believe that the woman, age 64, inadvertently consumed the eggs of Ophidascaris robertsi directly from the vegetation, or indirectly v [...]
Choosing The Right Reptile Substrate
Care also needs to be taken when choosing the correct substrate, and maintenance of said substrate. [...]
Researchers Can Detect Nuclear Events In Scutes Of Turtles and Tortoises
In all of the scute samples except that from the control animal, the Sonoran desert tortoise, uranium (235U and 236U) were detected. [...]
Police In New York Find Two Ball Pythons In Same Location Days Apart
Ball pythons are currently the most popular snake among reptile keepers due in large part to their generally calm demeanor. [...]
New Sahyadriophis Genus Created For New Snake Species
Sahyadriophis uttaraghati is brown to dark gray in coloration with black and white markings that are randomly found toward the posterior of the body. [...]
Paikwaophis kruki, A New Snake Species From Guyana Described
The researchers say the snake lives in a fairly dense forest environment with small to medium trees and occasional large trees. [...]
Two-Headed Western Hognose Snake Doing Well In England
The Western hognose snake is one of the more popular colubrids among reptile keepers. Here in the United States, they are available in a variety of di [...]
Gary Bagnall Resigns as Chairman of the Board of USARK
Gary and Zoo Med will still fully support USARK going forward, including pro bono services and maintaining their status as our largest and most consis [...]
Bornean Earless Monitor, Blue Tree Monitor Considered For ESA Listing
FWS will be considering these species to be listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): Bornean earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis), bl [...]
New Snake Species Discovered In Peru named After Harrison Ford
An unusual snake character that Tachymenoides harrisonfordi sp. n. displays, are the three longitudinal skin folds on the posterior dorsal/dorsolater [...]
22 Burmese Mountain Tortoises Hatch at San Antonio Zoo
The offspring are the result of the pairings of Colton II, a male, and Large Marge and Scarlet, two females. This marks the first time that this speci [...]
New Species Of Ancient Giant Amphibian Discovered In Australia
The amphibian is believed to have inhabited freshwater rivers in the Sydney Basin 240 million years ago during the Triassic period. [...]
Two-Headed Rat Snake In Texas Back on Display at Cameron Park Zoo
Pancho and Lefty injured his neck in 2021, and it took about a year to fully heal. [...]
Ball Pythons Found In Florida Neighborhood Being Adopted Out
The greatest thing that has come out of this is the education and awareness. To see this group of neighbors turn around their mindset has been amazing [...]
Snake In Israel Tries To Eat Porcupine, Both End Up Dead
It can be assumed that the snake tried to devour the porcupine and as soon as it decided to abandon its unusual meal, it realized the magnitude of its [...]
USARK Auction and Reptile Super Show Los Angeles August 12 to 13
The Reptile Super Show is meant to educate the public about pets they may otherwise never get the chance to know, but we are also passionate about cap [...]
Reptile Medications
Whenever reptiles get sick, in addition to correcting husbandry and ensuring environmental parameters and diet are correct, they often need medication [...]
Boa Constrictor Captured On Cargo Ship In Honolulu
The snake, identified as a boa constrictor was first seen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, crawling on the deck of the ship that was enr [...]
North Carolina Aquarium Wants You To Help Name Their Blue-Tongued Skinks
Syd, Mel or Sunny? How about Tili, Bluey or Wiru. [...]
Lost Sulcata Tortoise In Wisconsin Turned In To De Pere Police Department
Th African spur-thighed tortoise is also known as the sulcata tortoise. [...]
What To Do If Your Pet Is Bitten By a Copperhead, Rattlesnake Or Other Venomous Snake
It is very easy to panic in cases like these. The reality is, the calmer you are, the calmer your pet will be. [...]
Gut Loading Feeder Insects And Why It’s Important
There is a difference between feeding the insects for your reptile’s nutrition and feeding the insects for their nutrition. [...]