Author: John Virata
California Python Breeder Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Animal Abuse
School teacher apparently became distraught after death of his mother and neglected his snakes. [...]
Vivarium Electronics Intros VE HobbyStat Thermostat
The VE HobbyStat sports a large temperature setting dial. [...]
New Warty Indian Gecko Species Discovered At The National History Museum In London
Hemidactylus acanthopholis was discovered not in the forests of India's Western Ghats, but in London's Natural History Museum. [...]
Nashville Zoo Debuts Komodo Dragon Exhibit
Two female Komodo dragons from the Los Angeles Zoo will be on display in temporary enclosures. [...]
Two Garter Snake Species Get Endangered Species Act Protection
Protections for these snakes will go into effect August 7, 2014. [...]
Frogs Jump Differently Based On Their Environment
Not all frogs can jump as far as the "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." [...]
Reptile Room At Australian High School Catches Fire
About 15 of 50 reptiles perish at Lilydale High School in Melbourne. [...]
Burglar Caught On Camera Stealing $30K Worth Of Rare Pythons
35 snakes were taken, including a pied tiger reticulated python worth $12,500. [...]
Happy 4th of July!
The U.S. First Navy Jack flag or the Snake on Stripes flag was first used by the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. [...]
Asian Monitor Lizard Captured in Hawaii
The water monitor was probably a hitchhiker on a cargo plane from Malaysia. [...]
It is Official! The California Red-Legged Frog Is That State’s Amphibian!
The California red-legged frog is now the official state amphibian of California. [...]
The Snake Samba In Canada
Thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather each year to mate. [...]
Python Ban Update: Now is the Time to Comment
Four large constricting snakes have already been banned. [...]
Dyeing Dart Frog Color Patterns Differ From Frog To Frog
The varying color patterns of dyeing dart frogs affect how potential predators see the frogs. [...]
The Memphis Zoo Welcomes Carl The King Cobra And A Prehensile-Tailed Skink
Carl, the king cobra is a new resident at the Memphis Zoo's Herpetarium. [...]
Beautiful Dive Footage Of A Sea Turtle In The Philippines
A sea turtle hung around for more than 30 minutes while diving instructor Gage Veridiano was shooting it on video. [...]
Woman’s Stolen Bearded Dragon Recovered Safely
Police investigation continues after they retrieve bearded dragon from Pomona, Calif. man. [...]
Willow Smith Loves Snakes!
Daughter of Will Smith has been keeping snakes for more than six years. [...]
Stunning New Gecko Species Discovered in India
The gecko, Cnemaspis Girii was named after noted Indian herpetologist Varad Giri. [...]
Leatherback Turtle Survives Billfish Impalement
The sword was successfully removed from the sea turtle and sent to a lab for analysis. [...]
USFWS Sued For Not Listing Kirtland Snake As Endangered Species
The small Colubrid snake is endangered in three states and threatened in two states in which it can be found. [...]
Huge American Bullfrog Caught In Canadian Pond
Man catches and releases American bullfrog back into his private pond. [...]
Video: News Producer Frees Red Shouldered Hawk From Coils Of Black Racer Snake
The black racer snake is a common prey item for the red-shouldered hawk. [...]
The Deadly Snake Scene in Friday the 13th
Camp counselors weren't the only deaths in Friday the 13th. [...]
