Author: Site Staff
Coon Rapids Snake Breeder Appeals 2010 Snake Ban
Scott Nellis has been breeding snakes in his home for more than 16 years and wants his business to be grandfathered in from 2010 snake ban. [...]
Petco And Concordia Turtle Farm Launches Turtle Relinquishment Program
In effort to reduce number of Salmonella infections, Petco will accept any aquatic turtle from those who wish to give them up. [...]
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest Numbers Up Across State Of Florida
Number of Caretta caretta nests counted, at 58,172, is second largest since the state of Florida began counting nests in 1989. [...]
Irene Destroys Sea Turtle Nests Up And Down Florida’s Coast
Nests, eggs, and hatchlings disrupted or destroyed in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia [...]
44 Tuataras Released Into Orokonoi Eco-Sanctuary In New Zealand
15 adult males, 15 adult females and 14 juveniles released into predator-free sanctuary. [...]
Ancient Reptile Aids Research Into False Teeth
How we protect dental implants from damage. [...]
Fountain Valley CA's Reptile Zoo To Hold Second Annual Spooky Reptilian Masquerade On October 28
Save the Date! Don't miss the second annual Spooky Reptilian Masquerade. [...]
Lizards Learn Faster Than Previously Thought
Study of Australian Eastern water skinks show quick spatial learning capabilities. [...]
Breeder's Choice: Purple Albino And Purple Tiger Albino Red Tegu
Tupinambis rufescens [...]
St. Augustine Alligator Farm And Zoological Park To Hold Reptile Awareness Weekend Oct. 20-21
Farm will encourage attendees to support conservation efforts of endangered reptiles. [...]
Keeled Box Turtle Breeding Program At Tennessee Aquarium Yields A Newly Hatched Turtle
Newly hatched Cuora mouhotii brings the total number at the aquarium to six. [...]
Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtles Pee From Their Mouths
Study shows Pelodiscus sinensis expelling urea via the mouth rather than by using its kidneys. [...]
Regenerated Lizard Tails Not As Functional As Originals
Study of Anolis carolinensis tail regeneration shows loss of original tail function. [...]
Cockroach Eating Contest To Win Snake Leads To Death For Florida Man
Man consumed 30 giant cockroaches, vomited and collapsed at a reptile store. [...]
Puerto Rico's Coquí Llanero Frog Listed As Endangered Species
The Puerto Rican lowland coquí is one of the smallest treefrogs in the world. [...]
Puerto Rico's Coqui Llanero Treefrog Recommended For Endangered Species List
The coqui llanero is the island's smallest tree frog [...]
Black Mamba Venom Shown To Reduce Pain In Mice
Study of Dendroaspis polylepis venom could lead to painkillers that are as strong as morphine but without the respiratory distress associated with the [...]
Breeder’s Choice: Candy-Striped Brazilian Rainbow Boa
Epicrates cenchria cenchria [...]
November Breeder’s Choice: Hypomelanistic Sunspot Corn Snake
Pantherophis guttata [...]
Copperheads And Cottonmouths Serve As Winter Hosts To Equine Encephalitis Virus
Virus has found a winter incubator in the venomous snakes [...]
Virginia Aquarium Acquires Female Komodo Dragon From San Antonio Zoo
Jude will be paired with Teman in hopes of producing Varanus komodoensis offspring. [...]
Komodo Dragons Hatch At L.A. Zoo
The L.A. Zoo hatched 22 Komodo dragons this month. [...]
Reptile Jobs And Employment
Job listings for adults passionate about reptiles. [...]
Aussie Teen Bitten By Inland Taipan Snake
Oxyuranus microlepidotus venom is considered the most deadly by median lethal dose value. [...]
