Category: More Reptile Reading
Sea Turtle Rescued From Fishing Line Poops Out Plastic Balloon During Treatment
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are one of the rarest sea turtle species. [...]
Arkansas Suspends Issuance Of Venomous Wildlife Importation And Breeder/Dealer Permits
The state of Arkansas allows for the collection up to six venomous species. [...]
Someone Tried (And Failed) To Smuggle A Ball Python At Miami International Airport
The snake was destined for Barbados when it was seized by the TSA. [...]
Woman At Kruger National Park Happens Upon Cobra Trying To Eat Monitor Lizard
The snake was persistent, but could it have really eaten such a large lizard? [...]
Florida’s Gulf World Says Goodbye To Liberty The Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The approximate lifespan of a loggerhead sea turtle is close to 70 years, though some have been known to live longer. [...]
Charles Darwin University’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility Reopens
Injured sea turtles need to time before they are released back into the ocean and sea turtle rehabilitation center at Australia's Charles Darwin Unive [...]
9 Black Mambas Hatched At Reptile Gardens In South Dakota
The black mamba is one of the fastest snakes in the world and one of the deadliest. It is called the black mamba because the black color of its mouth, [...]
REPTILES Magazine Contributor Takes In Elderly Woman’s Desert Tortoise
Judith Patience has kept Tommy for 35 years and was worried about his welfare when she passes. [...]
Invasive Species And Climate Change Threaten Australia’s Reptiles
One lizard species, the earless dragon, is being consumed by feral cats in very large numbers. [...]
Sea Turtle With 3 Flippers Rehabbed At Texas State Aquarium Doing Much Better
Champ survived an attack when it was just an inch square. [...]
Canadian Charged With Animal Cruelty For Allegedly Operating On Snake Without Vet License
Man's facility was also raided by the SPCA back in 2015.
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Wisconsin Boy Wants His Stolen Tortoise Back
Hopefully Buddy will be returned home real soon. [...]
Agassiz Desert Tortoise Head Start Program Launches
It is speculated that more desert tortoises can be found in captivity than in the wild. [...]
Arkansas Considers Ban On Commercial Harvesting Of Wild Turtles
The majority of turtles harvested in Arkansas from 2014 to 2016 were of breeding age. [...]
Three-Foot Long Alligator Captured In Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania allows for the keeping of alligators as pets. [...]
Loggerhead Turtle Treated For Red Tide Poisoning Released
Karenia brevis, also known as the Florida red tide organism can kill sea turtles. [...]
Millions Of Australian Reptiles Killed By Feral Cats Each Year, Study Says
Feral cats kill about 466 million reptiles each year in Australia. [...]
Seychelles President Gifts Pair Of Aldabra Giant Tortoises To India
The Seychelles often gifts Aldabra giant tortoises to friendly countries as part of the country's diplomatic efforts. [...]
Firefighters Rescue Escaped Iguana From Rooftop In England
Firefighters used a 9 meter ladder to rescue to the wayward reptile. [...]
Snake Catcher In Australia Saves Regurgitated Frog
White's treefrogs are native to Australia, and oftentimes eat snakes, but the tables were turned in this incident. [...]
Bearded Dragon Found In Walmart Delivery Order Gets Adopted
Bearded dragons are native to Australia and are widely captive-bred in the United States [...]
West Virginia Police Stop Traffic To Let Snake Cross Busy Road
With a little help from police, the timber rattlesnake made it safely to the other side. [...]
Louisiana Man Charged With Illegally Trading Box Turtles
Terrapene carolina is a protected species in Louisiana.
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Desert Tortoise Will Be Harmed If Nevada Public Lands Bill Becomes Law, Conservation Groups Say
Desert tortoises range from the Mojave and Sonoran deserts in California and can also be found in Arizona, Nevada, and areas in Mexico. [...]
