Category: More Reptile Reading
Researchers Discover 15 New Gecko Species In Myanmar
The Cyrtodactylus and Hemiphyllodactylus geckos hail from just a 90 by 50 kilometer area of the country formally known as Burma. [...]
Video Helps Arrest Woman Accused Of Stealing Bearded Dragons
The woman was arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Man Gets 30 Days In Jail For Knowingly Disturbing A Sea Turtle
Carlos Argenis Hernandez was sentenced to 30 days in jail for knowingly disturbing a sea turtle, an endangered species. [...]
Florida Keys Mole Skink Denied Endangered Species Act Protection
The Florida Keys mole skink lives just 20 to 31 inches above sea level. [...]
Tegu Lizard Housing And Care Information
Give tegus plenty of space and proper care, and prepare to be richly rewarded. [...]
What Grammar Mistakes Do Folks Make When Writing About Herps?
It is Colombian boa, not Columbian boa. [...]
Tiger Keelback Snakes Know When Their Bodies Contain Toad Toxins
Scientists noted differences in defensive behaviors in snakes that had previously not eaten toxic toads. [...]
Mexico Sees Dramatic Increase In Olive Ridley Turtle Nestings
The global population of nesting female olive ridley turtles in 2004 was just 2 million, down from around 10 million before protections were encourage [...]
Missouri Takes Steps To Ban Commercial Hunting Of Three Turtle Species
Data models show that the state's turtle populations cannot sustain any more losses. [...]
Scared Of A Snake, Man Tries To Shoot It But Hits Mother-In-Law Instead
It is best to call animal control if you want a snake removed from your property. [...]
Brown Snake In Montreal, Canada Get Help From Herpetologists
Herpetologists at the Ecomuseum Zoo are doing what they can to protect the species. [...]
Decades Long Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts Paying Off
Conservation efforts over the last 40+ years of sea turtles in the United States are paying off. [...]
Gopher Tortoise Populations Get Bolstered In Aiken, South Carolina
Scientists hope to have a population of 250 adult gopher tortoises in the Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve. [...]
USFWS Lists The Sonoyta Mud Turtle As An Endangered Species
It is estimated that there are about 100 Sonyota mud turtles in the wild. [...]
New Species Of Cobra Discovered On Sao Tomé Island In The Gulf Of Guinea
What was once thought to be Naja melanoleuca is actually a new species, confirmed by DNA analysis. [...]
Suffolk, NY Police Offer $5,000 Reward For Info On Woman Caught On Video Stealing Bearded Dragons
Suffolk police in Huntington Station, New York are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a woman who apparently stole f [...]
Five True Viper Snake Species
In this first of a special two-part article, learn about vipers in general, with emphasis on five true viper species. [...]
80 Juvenile Sand Lizards Released In Eelmoor Marsh, United Kingdom
The sand lizard has experienced declines in England and Wales but is doing well in other parts of Europe and Asia. [...]
Ban On Collection Of Snapping Turtles, 13 Other Species Urged In Arkansas
Currently there are no limits to the number of turtles collected in the wild in Arkansas. [...]
Common Diseases Of Aquatic Turtles
Annual vet exams will help ensure pet turtles’ long-term health. [...]
Nevada Bans Collection Of Reptiles For Commercial Purposes
Prior to the ban, reptile collectors could take as many reptiles as they wanted. [...]
Herp Queries: Pros And Cons Of ATV Use When Field Herping
All terrain vehicles can be helpful when herping in certain situations. [...]
Herp Queries: Do Snakes Get Dirty?
Snakes definitely do get dirty, as evidenced by this leucistic eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) shedding its old, soiled skin [...]
Five Popular Lizards And Five Medical Conditions Each May Experience
Being a responsible reptile owner includes finding a reptile veterinarian in your area and getting professional advice on how to care for your reptile [...]
