Author: John Virata
Florida Kingsnake In NorCal With Bad Burns On His Body Ready For Adoption
Felix is a Florida kingsnake who was surrendered by his owner in bad shape. He is ready to be adopted. [...]
Two-Headed Baby Copperhead Snake Found Alive In Virginia
It is hoped that the venomous reptile can eventually be put on display at a zoo. [...]
Green Tree Python With Broken Jaw Fixed With Paper Clip And Superglue
Dr. Joshua Llinas, of HerpVet in Mt. Ommaney in Queensland, Australia fixed the jaw of Toothless after she damaged it while feeding. [...]
5 Facts About The Bearded Dragon
Here are some facts about the bearded dragon, an Australian native lizard that is popular amongst reptilekeepers. [...]
Why It Matters Where The Turtles Have Gone
Sixty one percent of the 356 turtle species in the world are threatened or already extinct in modern times. [...]
56 Hermann’s Tortoises Stolen From A Cupulatta Park In Corsica
All 56 tortoises are microchipped and the park wants anyone who has information to contact them. [...]
Aussie Snake Catchers Capture Two Pythons Fighting In Brisbane Home
The dueling duo were released about a mile away from the home in which they were removed. [...]
Reward For Information Leading To Death of Sea Turtle Upped By $5,000
The loggerhead sea turtle was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. [...]
Michigan Boy Seeks Return Of His Lost Tortoise
Spike went missing when he escaped his enclosure in Parchment, MI. [...]
Three-Legged Desert Tortoise Finds New Home At Posh Arizona Resort
Cisco received the red-carpet treatment when he arrived at the resort, complete with a welcoming committee of staff and guests. [...]
NOAA Offers Reward For Info Regarding Deliberate Sea Turtle Death
The loggerhead sea turtle's injuries were so severe it had to be euthanized. [...]
Researchers ID Genes That Enable A Specific Population Of Side-Blotched Lizards To Change Colors
A colony of side-blotched lizards living on black lava rock in the Mojave desert of Southern California can change its color after some time living un [...]
North Carolina' Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Hold Salamander Citizen Scientist Day
The region in which the event will take place is home to 30 salamander species. [...]
100+ Pythons Seized From Texas Home
Authorities tried working with the owner to try and improve conditions before seizing the reptiles. [...]
Head Starting Gopher Tortoises Increases Chances Of Survival
A University of Georgia study concluded that head starting gopher tortoises increases their chance of survival in the wild. [...]
Now Is The Time To Herp Snake Road At Shawnee National Forest
Herping on the Snake Road in Shawnee National Forest is best done when the road is closed to vehicles, from September 1 to October 1. [...]
Actor Chris Pratt Takes His Bearded Dragon Out For A Walk
Leo, a domestic pet lizard, or DPL, goes out for a stroll in support of #TakeYourLizardForAWalkDay. [...]
81-Year-Old Grandma Subdues Two Large Pythons Like A Boss
It turns out the woman has years of experience handling snakes. [...]
West Virginia Man Arrested For Illegal Possession of 17 Rattlesnakes
West Virginians can possess one timber rattlesnake. [...]
Shanon Gann To Head Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center
Gann will oversee the staff, including 50+ volunteers, as they work to rehabilitate injured sea turtles brought to the center. [...]
Blanding’s Turtle Hatchlings Surprise Officials At Dakota County Park In Minnesota
There is another nest in the park that will soon have hatchling Blanding's turtles as well. [...]
More Than 300 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Found Dead In Abandoned Fishing Net
The dead sea turtles were brought to shore and buried. [...]
Man On Vacation In Hawaii Fined $1,500 For Harassing Sea Turtle And Touching Monk Seal
A man on vacation in Hawaii was fined $1,500 for harassing a sea turtle while on the island of Kauai, and then posting his acts on social media, accor [...]
Snake Handler Helps Wisconsin Police Save Snake Stuck Under Hood Of Car
A ball python managed to get itself wrapped up in the engine compartment of a car in Wisconsin. Police called a snake handler to help safely remove th [...]
