Author: Site Staff

Turtle Independence Day
Hawaii’s Mauna Lani resort releases green sea turtles every Fourth of July for Turtle Independence Day. [...]
Joe Collins, Kansas Herpetologist And Former Instructor At The University Of Kansas Dies
Author of the Peterson Field Guide: "Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America" was 72. [...]

New Species Of Crocodile Found In Africa
Crocodylus suchus confirmed by DNA analysis on ancient mummified Egyptian remains. [...]

The Burmese Python Can Withstand Extensive Exposure To Saltwater
USGS study shows possibility of Python molurus bivittatus migrating to coastal areas in Florida. [...]
Jekyll Island To Host Inaugural Southeast Regional Sea Turtle Network's Meeting
Event will hold sea turtle related educational exhibits and meetings. [...]

New Bush Viper Species Discovered In Tanzania
Scientists start captive breeding program to discourage wild specimen collection of Atheris matildae. [...]

Venomous Lizard Found In Carlsbad, CA Yard Sent To San Diego Zoo
Mexican beaded lizard was probably a pet, officials said. [...]

State Of Illinois To Hold Frog And Toad Survey Orientation On January 28
Volunteers will learn to identify species as well as protocol for counting. [...]

Gigantic Reptile Killer Unmasked
New evidence from Nevada points to Triassic kraken. [...]

7th And 8th Grade Teachers Eligible For Pets In The Classroom Grants
Funding will go toward purchase of classroom pets and supplies. [...]

When It Comes To Love Songs, Female Gray Tree Frogs Are Pretty Picky
Male Hyla versicolor's song attracts females with the same number of chromosomes [...]

Northern Cricket Frog Populations Decline In New York State
Researchers seek underlying causes for decline in Acris crepitans. [...]

San Francisco Board Of Supervisors Vote To Transfer Sharp Park To Federal Government
Mayor Ed Lee opposes the transfer and may veto the legislation. [...]

Aussie Sunset Frogs Released From Perth Zoo In Hopes Of Establishing A Population Outside Their Range
Perth Zoo-raised and hatched frogs released onto private property. [...]

Florida Lawmaker Urges White House To Finalize Lacey Act Amendment On Constricting Snakes
Rep C.W. Bill Young is the latest politician calling out for a ban. [...]

Breeder's Choice
Male Leucistic Boa Constrictor Boa constrictor [...]
Phoenix Herpetological Society To Host Holiday Interactive Tours
Tours will coincide with Insight and Fiesta Bowl college football games. [...]
2009 REPTILES Article Index
An index of all the articles that appeared in REPTILES magazine during the year 2009. [...]
2010 REPTILES Article Index
An index of all the articles that appeared in REPTILES magazine during the year 2010. [...]

First-ever Hellbender Captive Breeding Achieved
Major conservation breakthrough with Cryptobranchus alleganiensis. [...]
2011 REPTILES Article Index
An index of all the articles that appeared in REPTILES magazine during the year 2011. [...]
2006 REPTILES Article Index
All the 2006 articles published in REPTILES magazine [...]
2007 REPTILES Article Index
An index of all the articles that appeared in REPTILES magazine during the year 2007. [...]
2008 REPTILES Articles Index
An index of all the articles that appeared in REPTILES magazine during the year 2008. [...]