Author: Site Staff

Two Herps Named In Top Ten Conservation Success Stories Of 2007
Wyoming toad and Kemp's ridley sea turtle named in top ten success stories of 2007. [...]
Notice Of Inquiry Deadline Nearing
Helpful tips from PIJAC for submitting comments to the USFWS. [...]
PIJAC Interviews USFWS
Seeks to clarify notice of inquiry on constrictor snakes. [...]

Reptile Crossing Signs
Are crossing signs saving herps? [...]

South Carolina Turtle Ban Proposal
South Carolina legislation would ban eight species of turtle. [...]
Comments Sought For New Texas Snake Regulations
Possible new Texas regulations regarding venomous snakes and constrictor snakes. [...]
Earliest Reptile Footprints
The earliest evidence for the existence of reptiles has been found in Canada. [...]
California Pet Seller Taxes
California warns pet sellers to pay taxes. [...]

George W. Folkerts
Accomplished herpetologist passes. [...]

Mass Gharial Deaths
Toxin suspected in mass gharial deaths. [...]

How Do Crocodilians Eat Animals Whole?
New research shows how crocodilians eat animals whole. [...]

New Herpetarium Coming To Fort Worth Zoo
Texas’ Fort Worth Zoo is getting bigger. [...]
PIJAC Herp Alerts
PIJAC launches Herp Alerts page. [...]

Proposed California Banned Species List
California considers adding more herps to banned species list. [...]
Reptile Roadkill Statistics
Drivers rage against reptiles. [...]
Reptile Thefts
Two separate reptile thefts. [...]

Tuatara Evolving Faster Than Other Species
New DNA research suggests that the tuatara is evolving faster than other species. [...]
GEICO Gecko Tours Zoos And Aquariums
Live gecko exhibit highlights wildlife conservation. [...]

New Species Of Legless Lizard
Legless lizard among new species discovered in Cerrado Region of Brazil. [...]

Snake breeder Dave Barker discusses the USGS Burmese python report.
Snake breeder Dave Barker (with his wife, Tracy) discusses the report by the USGS regarding the invasive Burmese Pythons
Q: What are y [...]

Some Garter snakes have developed resistance to a deadly poison secreted by newts
Garter snakes slither past toxic newts in evolving race. [...]

Intense Snake Fear
Research suggests humans have learned to fear snakes. [...]
Australian Snake Can Eat Toxic Frogs
Snake avoids poisoning from toxic frogs. [...]

Decline In Loggerhead Sea Turtles
New report shows loggerhead sea turtle numbers are declining. [...]

