Man Charged With Selling Venomous Snake In Maryland
The venomous snake was sent to a wildlife preserve until a proper home for it can be found. [...]
How Centipede-Eating Snakes Eat Centipedes
The researchers say their data shows that the integration of behavioral and morphological adaptations is important to ensure the success of these snak [...]
Reptile Keeping In Ireland
There’s things American reptile keepers often take for granted, such as easy access to frozen rodents and other feeders. [...]
Three Reptiles Pulled To Safety From Iowa Building Collapse
The reptiles were removed from apartments that had not collapsed, and photos showed the emergency crews bringing out enclosures with the animals in th [...]
New Treefrog Species Of the Genus Scinax Discovered In Peru
The frog, Scinax pyroinguinis sp. nov. was described from two males that were found in the Amazon rainforest. [...]
New Parachuting Gecko Species From India Described
Gekko mizoramensis is genetically similar to G. popaensis. [...]
New Southern Levant Rat Snake Species of the genus Elaphe Described
Because there are no names for the rat snake population from the Levant, the scientists suggest Elaphe druzei, dedicated to the Druze. [...]
Colombian Rainbow Boa Care And Breeding
Colombian rainbow boas are a fascinating species distinguished by their stunning iridescence and friendly demeanor. [...]
What To Do If Bit By A Rattlesnake
Treatment of Pitviper Envenomation in the Rural Southwestern U.S. runs June 23-24, 2023. [...]
OCIC’s Resident Albino Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Dies at 21
Edgar came to the OCIC via the Central Florida Zoo, where he was born September 8, 2001. [...]
REPTILES magazine index 2021 2022 and 2023
January February 2021
Herper's Most Wanted Inland Central bearded Dragon
Tips on Keeping the Dragon Snake
By Scarlett Nightshade
An Inte [...]
Albino Timber Rattlesnake Found In Pennsylvania Woods
Biologists say that albino and leucistic reptiles are most often found in the wild as juveniles as they are more susceptible to predation. [...]
GlassesUSA.com Celebrates World Turtle Day With Turtle Inspired Frames
The 13 frame styles pay homage to a specific turtle or tortoise species [...]
Warming Temperatures Will Increase Female Galapagos Tortoise Population, Study Says
The researchers say that temperatures on the Galapagos islands will increase from 1 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next 50 years, which will likely cau [...]
Gopher Snake Found On Maui, Hawaii Euthanized
A resident called the department and reported seeing children playing with the reptile May 15. [...]
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida Wants to Amend Lacey Act, Again
The bill creates a “white list” of species that can be imported. This means that any animal that is not on the white list is by default treated as pot [...]
Sand Sculpture Gator Frightens Even Florida Police
Somebody built a very realistic alligator sculpture out of sand in Florida and even fooled the police for a short minute. [...]
122 Captive-Bred Royal Turtles Hatched In Cambodia
The species, also known as the royal turtle in Cambodia, has successfully laid eggs in captivity at the center for three years. [...]
Chonkosauraus the Snapping Turtle Make Debut On Once Toxic Chicago River
The Chicago River was once a highly polluted waterway with high levels of PCBs and mercury contamination due in large part to industry that used the r [...]
Seychelles To Count Its Aldabra Giant Tortoises
With the captive populations of the Aldabra giant tortoises, the quality of their enclosures, diets and general well being will be observed with advic [...]
Florida Reptile Keepers to Demand Change at FWC Commission Meeting in Miami
Reptile keepers and members of all of Florida’s animal industries will also oppose FWC’s “Whitelist” regulatory proposals to restrict import of nonna [...]
PGA Tour Vet Rickie Fowler, Sponsored By Cobra, Handles Water Snake At Wells Fargo Championship
The golf world was abuzz this past weekend when Rickie Fowler, who happens to be sponsored by Cobra Golf, happened upon a water snake in a water hazar [...]
55 Louisiana Pine Snakes Released In Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest
More than 200 Louisiana pine snakes have been released since captive breeding and release efforst began in 2010. [...]
Bullsnake Care and Breeding Information
From their ease of care, to unmatched visual beauty, bull snakes are gratifying species to keep, beyond measure. [...]