Category: More Reptile Reading
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 [...]
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. [...]
8 Interesting Reptiles And Amphibians Of Madagascar
Madagascar is home to some of the most uniquely adapted reptiles and amphibians of the world. [...]
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 [...]
After 11 Days, Escaped Tortoise Is Found 9 Miles From Home
Flash was luckily found in seemingly great shape. [...]
Stolen Box Turtle Named David Beckham Returned To Florida Teaching Zoo
One of four chelonians stolen from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has been recovered. [...]
College Student Says Pet Snake “Held Hostage” At Boarding Facility
The facility that was caring for Santana says the snake is being treated for mites. [...]
Four Sulcata Tortoises Stolen From Kingston Maurward College In England
One of the stolen tortoises requires daily medical care. [...]
Commercial Turtle Trapping Banned In Texas
Prior to the ban, residents could harvest an unlimited number of four turtle species on private property, including spiny softshell turtles. [...]
Burmese Pythons Crossbreeding With Indian Pythons In Florida Everglades
Researchers say a crossbred snake could create a super snake that takes the best traits of both species. [...]
Turtle That Roamed The Earth 228 Million Years Ago Without A Shell Discovered In China
The shell-less turtle, named Eorhynchochelys sinensis was found in China. [...]
How A Russian Tortoise Survived A Dog Bite
An English mastiff bites a Russian tortoise and a vet team saves him just in time. [...]
Why Salamanders Can Regenerate Perfect Tails But Lizards Cannot
It is all in the stem cells, (or lack thereof) for tail regeneration in amphibians and lizards. [...]
Spanish Police Raid Largest Illegal Turtle Farm In Europe
Spanish police have shut down what it says is the largest illegal turtle and tortoise farm in Europe. [...]
Lawsuit To Protect Habitat Of Two Garter Snake Species Launched Against USFWS
The habitat of both garter snake species are suffering from issues such as livestock grazing, agricultural and urban sprawl. [...]
