Category: Big Boxes

California’s Island Night Lizard Removed from Endangered Species List
Xantusia riversiana has been on the Endangered Species List since 1977. [...]
Appalachian Salamanders Shrinking Due To Climate Change
Study noticed an 8 percent decline in salamander size from 1980 to 2012. [...]

Bones Found 160 Years Apart Reveals Huge Ancient Sea Turtle
Two fossil pieces collected more than 160 years apart are from the same sea turtle, Atlantochelys mortoni.
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Golden Greek Tortoises
If properly cared for, golden greek tortoises make a long-lived and rewarding companion animal. [...]

Reptile Enthusiasts Turn Old Projection TVs Into Reptile Enclosures
Vaughan Kastor and his kids have built five enclosures out of discarded televisions. [...]
Once Thought Extinct Andean Toad Rediscovered
A single Tandayapa Andean toad was first discovered in 1970 and rediscovered in 2012. [...]

SAVE THE FROGS! Grand Opening Celebration Slated for March 29 in Berkeley, Calif.
Grand opening celebration will include a frogging expedition in Strawberry Canyon. [...]

How To Build A Caiman Cage
Build a large cage for your caiman as they can grow six to eight feet. [...]

Contestant Bites Head Off Lizard On Discovery Channel Reality Show
Naked and Afraid contestant kills lizard and then yells "Take that Madagascar." [...]

World Frog Day!
Celebrate this most interesting herp. [...]

Translocated Burmese Pythons Return To Their Everglades Home
Burmese pythons can find their way home from as far as 36 kilometers away. [...]

Rare Albino Ensatina Salamander Spotted In Vancouver, BC’s Stanley Park
Stanley Park Ecology Society members spot rare albino Ensatina Salamander. [...]

USARK Update: FWS Lawsuit, NARBC Tinley Park
Nearly $22,000 raised for USARK and PIJAC. [...]

The Tiger Salamander
Expert tiger salamander care and information. [...]
Iguana Tries For Hole in One at PGA Puerto Rico Open
Green iguana goes after golf ball on 16th green of Puerto Rico Open. [...]
New Yorker Finds Green Anole Lizard Head In Her Kale Salad
Woman was about 1/4 done with her salad when she saw a lizard head in the corner of the bowl. [...]

Keeping The Green Anaconda
Expert care tips for the green anaconda. [...]

New Reptile Owner's Checklist
Plan ahead and give your new reptile the right environment to thrive. [...]
Tables Turned For Woman Who Opposed Connecticut Snake Breeder's Permit
Snake breeder files complaints against woman who filed complaint against him. [...]

Aussie Gets Bitten By Eastern Brown Snake Then Grabs A Beer
Sommerville, 54 grabbed a beer after being biten by the Eastern brown snake because he didn't want to panic. [...]

Proper Precautions For Free-Roaming Reptiles
Prevent access to potentially dangerous substances and objects found around the house. [...]

Chiricahua Leopard Frog Egg Masses Discovered At Eastern Arizona College Campus
Ten Chiricahua leopard frog egg masses were found at the Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park Ranarium. [...]

Keeping And Caring For Red- and Yellow- Footed Tortoises
Your guide to keeping this interesting South American tortoise. [...]

Aussies Trying To Determine If Newly Discovered Lizard Is Endangered
Barrier range dragon may be restricted to rocky habitats. [...]