Category: More Reptile Reading
50 Duvaucel’s Geckos Released On Island They Once Roamed
The Dvaucel's geckos were devastated by introduced mammals such as rats, cats and ferrets. [...]
Iranian Military Adviser Says The West Is Using Lizards To Spy On Its Nuclear Ambitions
Could reptiles be used to spy for the West? [...]
Ball Python Saved From St. Louis Housefire
A St. Louis Fire Department firefighter saved a ball python from a house fire. [...]
Romeo, The Last Frog Of His Species Seeks Mate Through Match.com
Romeo, a Sehuencas water frog (Telmatobius yuracare) is looking for a mate. [...]
Expert Tips On Planting A Lush Vivarium
Choose plants that will go well with your reptile when setting up a vivarium. [...]
Snakes Spread Plant Seeds Via The Rodents They Eat
Researchers say the role of snakes as ecosystem servicers should be further studied. [...]
Backyard Wilderness, A Film About Critters Around A Suburban Home To Open March 2018
Film details the intricacies of wildlife surrounding a suburban home as the seasons come and go. [...]
The Solution For Keeping Monitor Lizards From Raiding Sea Turtle Nests? Cane Toads
Researchers have found that dead cane toads placed on top of sea turtle nests deter monitor lizards from pilfering the eggs. [...]
Florida Gopher Tortoise Day Is April 10
Gopher Tortoise Day is a fun informational day for the entire family. [...]
Scientists Speculate Ancient Crocs Fed On Aldabra Tortoises On Aldabra Atoll
Scientists speculate that ancient crocodiles ate giant tortoises of the Aldabra Atoll. [...]
Man Who Smuggled Turtles From Vietnam Sentenced To Three Years Probation
Turtle smuggler sent endangered reptiles via mail. [...]
Can A Retic With Inclusion Body Disease Still Strike?
Inclusion body disease is known to strike pythons and boas. [...]
Desert Tortoise Mojave Maxine Leaves Burrow, Signaling Spring Has Arrived
Spring has arrived on the West Coast of the United States. [...]
Free Reptile Coloring Pages From Easy Peasy And Fun
You can introduce your child to reptiles and amphibians with these fun coloring pages. [...]
Two Men Sentenced To 7 Months Federal Prison For Poaching Sea Turtle Eggs In Florida
There is a thriving black market for sea turtle eggs in South Florida. [...]
New Coral Snake Species Of The Genus Calliophis Described In The Philippines
Calliophis salitan is closely related to four other Philippine-native snakes, Calliophis bivirgatus, C. bilineatus, C. philippinus, and C. suluensis. [...]
Breeding The Critically Endangered Orinoco Crocodile
The Dallas World Aquarium has great success breeding the critically endangered Orinoco crocodile. [...]
Herping In Haiti For The Sphaerodactylus copei
How does one find a gecko the size of a dime? [...]
New Hemidactylus Gecko Species Discovered In Tamil Nadu, India
Hemidactylus vanam is a large gecko of about 112.2mm in length. [...]
Western Pond Turtle In California With Cracked Shell On The Mend
The turtle was found in a Target store parking lot with a cracked shell. [...]
Herp Queries: Red Touch Yellow, Kill A Fellow Doesn’t Always Work
The saying is not always accurate. [...]
Tips For Becoming A Herpetologist
Basic guidelines for anyone considering the pursuit of a professional career in herpetology. [...]
