Category: More Reptile Reading
Serrated Hinge-back Tortoises Successfully Bred At Georgia's Dalton State College
The college says the species has rarely been bred in captivity. [...]
Sungazer Lizard Faces Extinction Due To Farming And Illegal Animal Trade
The Sungazer lizard population has declined by more than a third over the last 10 years. [...]
Mandarin Newt Care and Breeding Information
The Mandarin newt originates from the western part of Yunnan Province in southcentral China. [...]
New Salamander Species Discovered in Japan
The Mikawa Salamander is the 29th salamander species of the family Hynobiidae found in Japan. [...]
Three Pristimantis Frog Species Discovered in the Peruvian Andes
The frogs were discovered living high in the mountain forests of the Peruvian Andes. [...]
Herp Queries With Bill Love: The Earless Monitor
The earless monitor (Lanthanotus borneensis) has been the Holy Grail of herpetoculture for many decades. [...]
Rescuing Reptiles in Need
When deciding on a reptile pet, consider the adoption option! [...]
What Reptile Would Make An Ideal Breeding Project?
With beardies and ball pythons saturating the market, what is the next breakout star in the reptile hobby? [...]
California Woman Finds Frog in Her Salad And Keeps it as a Pet
The woman was almost done with her salad when she saw the frog move on her plate. [...]
Australian Authorities Seize Smuggled Reptiles Destined For Black Market
Among the reptiles seized were several venomous snakes. [...]
Blue-Tongued Skink Care and Information
Blue-tongued skinks very sturdy, with tough bodies that are stouter than other lizards. [...]
Western Pond Turtles in Washington Rebound From Brink of Extinction
Although the population has reached 1,000, the Western pond turtle remains an endangered species in Washington state. [...]
Tokay Gecko Attacks Tree Snake, Which Regurgitates Another Gecko
If there is one gecko that would attack a predator, it's a Tokay. [...]
New Frog Species With Pig-Like Snout Discovered in India
Nasikabatrachus bhupathi was named after noted Indian herpetologist S. Bhupathy. [...]
Two-Headed Baby Loggerhead Sea Turtle Found and Released in Florida
The chance of survival into adulthood for this little turtle is slim. [...]
Florida’s Python Elimination Program Dispatches 500 Snakes in Five Months
The South Florida Water Management District opened its lands to help reduce the population of the invasive snake. [...]
Grass Snake In Europe Classified As New Species
The barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica) was previously thought to have been a common grass snake (Natrix natrix). [...]
17-Year-Old Tortoise Stolen From Queens, NY Environmental Center
The rock star tortoise participated in many community events. [...]
Scientists Release 25 Eastern Indigo Snakes Into Alabama Forest
The Eastern indigo snake has not been seen in the wild in Alabama since the 1950s. [...]
Baby Sulcata Tortoise Fitted For 3D Printed Legs After Fire Burns Them
A new bulb caused a fire in Bump's enclosure, severely damaging her legs. [...]
Beachgoers in Florida Confuse Gopher Tortoises With Sea Turtles and its not Good for the Reptiles
St. Johns County warns folks to not touch gopher tortoises at all unless permission is granted by authorities. [...]
Frog Thought to be Extinct Rediscovered in Ecuador by School Boy
The Jambato harlequin frogs was last seen in the wild 30 years ago. [...]
Eight Alligators and Venomous Snakes Seized From California Homeowner
An investigation was started by the escape of a monocled cobra 8 weeks ago. [...]
New Wolfsnake Species Discovered in Indonesia
Lycodon sidiki is the seventh species endemic to the Sunda Shelf. [...]
