Category: More Reptile Reading
Yellow-Bellied Puffing Snake Venom Adapts To Prey
Researchers with the University of Northern Colorado and National University of Singapore have found an interesting characteristic within the venom of [...]
Man Charged In Indonesia For Illegally Possessing Two Radiated Tortoises
The radiated tortoise is a critically endangered, CITES Appendix I reptile that is native to Madagascar. [...]
Two Fan-Throated Lizard Species Discovered In India
The two new species, Sitana gokakensis and Sitana thondalu hail from the Deccan Plateau. [...]
22 Smooth Green Snakes Released On Barrington Prairie In Illinois
The smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis) is non-venomous and bright green in coloration with a white belly. [...]
Michigan Man Bitten By Monocled Cobra Saved By Antivenin Flown In From Florida
Monocled cobra venom is fast acting and the man is fortunate to be alive. [...]
Frog Resembling Splendid Treefrog Identified As New Species
Sylvia's treefrog is unique from the splendid treefrog, once thought to be a single species. [...]
Pet Turtle Survives Devastating Apartment Fire In Texas
The turtle was found in his tank, alive and well. [...]
USFWS Sued For Failing To Protect Shasta Salamander
The Shasta salamander needs federal protections, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. [...]
Researchers Describe First Recorded Predation Of Ireland’s Only Lizard Species By Invasive Spider
The Noble false widow spider has spread throughout much of Europe. [...]
Arizona Authorities Looking For Sonoran Desert Toad Thieves
The toads were taken from a conservation area. The thieves, if captured will be charged with violating Park Rule R-109, vandalism. [...]
Hundreds Of Sea Turtles Die In Southwest Florida
Most of the dead sea turtles washing up on southwest Florida beaches are mature adults. [...]
Anole Lizards Evolve To Better Survive Hurricane Winds
Anole lizards evolve rapidly, often within a single generation. [...]
20 Eastern Indigo Snakes Reintroduced In Habitat That Hasn’t Seen Them In 35 Years
The eastern indigo snake has not been seen in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve for more than 35 years. [...]
USFWS Releases Recovery Plan For Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog
One estimate put the number of mountain yellow-legged frogs in the wild at less than 100.
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Virginia Living Museum Seeks Name For Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The loggerhead turtle will be released after it is fully rehabilitated. [...]
Nevada Releases Desert Tortoise License Plates To Benefit Tortoise Conservation
Proceeds from the sale of the special Nevada desert tortoise license plate will benefit conservation efforts of the species. [...]
Scientists Discover Tiny Snake Fossil Encased In Amber
The snake lived 100 million years ago. [...]
Veterinarian Reunites With Turtle She Rehabbed And Released
The vet repaired the turtle's shell with fiberglass and expected the fiberglass to eventually fall off. [...]
2015 Video Of Sea Turtle With Straw Stuck Up Its Nose Causes Some To Rethink Single-Use Plastic
A biologist's video showing the removal of a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose has helped to spur change. [...]
Salamanders Resisting Global Warming Better Than Previously Thought
Salamanders from the southern Appalachian Mountains are adapting to climate change. [...]
Villagers Kill Nearly 300 Crocodiles After Man Dies In Croc Attack
Crocodiles from juveniles to adults were killed in the attack. [...]
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Found Dead Entangled In Alabama Football Beach Chair
Plastic and other debris that ends up in the ocean is killing animals. [...]
New Venomous Snake Species Discovered In Australia – Bandy Bandy Snake
The Bandy bandy snake, Vermicella parscauda may already face extinction due to mining. [...]
Vet In Australia Removes Stuffed Toy From Scrub Python
The scrub python ate a stuffed cow, a toy stuffed cow. [...]
