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. [...]
Rosy Boa Care Sheet
The rosy boa is one of two boa constrictors native to the United States, the other being the rubber boa [...]
New Amphisbaena Lizard Species From Brazil Described
Amphisbaena amethysta appears to be endemic to the Espinhaço Mountain Range, and specifically the northern portion of the mountains. [...]
Two New Diplodactylus Family Gecko Species Discovered In Australia
They are a medium sized lizard reaching up to 56mm in length, have a robust build and a short and thick tail which is 44 to 60 percent of the snout t [...]
50 Juvenile Texas Horned Lizards Released By San Antonio Zoo and Zoo Miami
The Texas horned lizards were approximate 2.5 to 3.5 months old at the time of the release and weighed between 3.4 and 12 grams. [...]
New Species of Fanged Frog Discovered In the Philippines
The frog, Limnonectes cassiopeia has been collected more than 12 times over the last 20 years but were thought to be juveniles of the Luzon giant fang [...]
Keeping and Breeding the Malaysian Cat Gecko
The Malaysian cat gecko (Aeluroscalabotes felinus) is a fascinating lesser known gecko species in the reptile community belonging to the sub-family Ae [...]
Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Dunes Sagebrush Lizard ESA Listing
The lizard’s status has for the last several years been a contentious issue for the state of Texas and the Texas oil industry. [...]
ALERT: Diamondback Terrapin ESA Listing
The species has a large range from Cape Cod in Massachusetts through the Florida Keys and west along the Gulf Coast to the Corpus Christi area in Texa [...]
New Frog Species of the Genus Cacosternum Discovered in South Africa
Cacosternum cederbergense differs from other similar species in that it doesn’t have the dark line or streak from the eye to the iris. [...]
Water Anole Breathes Under Water With Aid Of Bubble To Escape Predators
Swierk notes that this interesting capability by the water anoles enables them to escape predators by diving into water and creating a bubble that ena [...]
ALERT: Bill to Add Herps and Fish to the Animal Welfare Act
This will add reptiles, amphibians, fish, and cephalopods “as animals” under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), meaning the USDA must develop new regulatio [...]
Inland Taipan Snake Information (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)
It is considered to the world’s most toxic snake based on the median lethal dose value (MLDV) in mice. [...]
Man Who Free Handles Venomous Snakes Fighting For Life After Inland Taipan Bite
Jeff Leibowitz is known for making social media videos of himself handling venomous snakes without any protection for himself. [...]
Location to Take Ball Python’s Pulse Found
Ball pythons have a median heart rate and median pulse rate of 60 beats per minute. [...]
Seized NY Burmese Python Finds Home At Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo
The man was cited for possession of wildlife as a pet and possessing dangerous wildlife without a permit. [...]
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Survives Getting Swallowed By Eastern Indigo Snake
At first glance, Moore believed that both snakes were dead, but upon closer inspection, Moore noticed that the rattlesnake's tail twitched [...]
UPS To Offer Live Snake Shipping Service Within The Continental US And Canada
UPS is targeting its service at snake breeders, pet store owners and individuals with its new service. [...]
USARK ALERT: Louisiana Herp Regulation Hearing
The agenda for the next Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Meeting was just posted after noon local time (CST) today. This gives only two wor [...]
Decline In Florida’s Brown Anole Could See Rise in Mosquito-Borne illness
When a mosquito bites a brown anole, it doesn't bite a bird, mammal or human. [...]
Memphis Zoo Hatches Louisiana Pine Snakes via Artificial Insemination/Frozen Semen
A total of 14 eggs from two artificially inseminated female pine snakes were laid, from the sperm of a single male [...]
The Importance Of Veterinarians In Reptile Keeping
Veterinarians are wonderful sources of knowledge for keepers. They can guide owners and breeders on proper biosecurity and quarantine practices, espec [...]
High Numbers Of Red-Backed Salamanders Found In Northeastern U.S. Forests
The researchers estimate that there are about 5,300 salamanders in every football field-sized patch of forest in the northeastern United States [...]
Caldwell Zoo In Texas Announces New Texas Horned Lizard Hatch
These lizards are an important part of the ecosystem and really, a cherished part of Texas lore. [...]
Louisville Nature Center Wants Its Stolen Box Turtles Returned
The turtles, named Jack and Chocolate have been at the Kentucky nature center for several years. [...]
Ackie Monitor Information And Care
the Ackie monitor's small size compared to their larger cousins makes housing one more reasonable, and despite being small, they still possess the inn [...]
Researchers Give Nausea To Australian Crocodiles To Prevent Cane Toad Ingestion
In an effort to reduce mortality of the apex predators, scientists have trained the crocodiles to avoid ingesting cane toads by giving them an upset s [...]
Reptile Substrates And Which Are Right For My Reptiles
Substrates provide a variety of benefits, including a bed for your animals to crawl around, sleep on and hide in. [...]
Boreal Toad Tadpoles Discovered At Colorado Reintroduction Site
The toad has experienced decline due to factors such as the chytrid fungus, which is devastating amphibian populations around the world. [...]
Volunteers Needed To Virtually Track Eastern Indigo Snakes
Indigo Snake Watch, the project is aimed to improve the understanding into how reintroduced snakes in the wild move about in their new surroundings. [...]
Cobras Originated In Asia, Not Africa, Study Says
The researchers looked at data and DNA isolated and ethanol preserved tissue samples from 66 individual snakes from 65 species, 52 genera and 22 famil [...]
Fort Worth Zoo Announces Hatching of Two Gharial Crocodiles
The zoo is the only North American institution to have produced multiple gharial offspring two different times. [...]
