Category: Snake Information & News

Python Bill Hearing Recap
Second hearing on H.R. 2811 focused on a risk-assessment report. [...]
USFWS And Nine Constrictor Snakes
USFWS to propose listing nine constrictor snakes as Injurious Wildlife under the Lacey Act. [...]
Constrictor Snake Ban
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes ban on trade of nine large constrictor snakes. [...]
Connecticut Snake And Reptile Regulations
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection proposes new rules governing reptiles and exotic animals. [...]
Nine Constrictor Snakes Public Comment
Public comment extension requested on proposal to ban nine constrictor snakes. [...]
October 2008 Editor's Note
Cobras, horned lizards and much more at the Nashville IHS. [...]

Notice Of Inquiry Letters
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gets an earful. [...]

Snake X-Ray Wins Contest
Burmese python X-ray wins Veterinary Practice News’ third annual X-ray contest. [...]
USDA Proposes Increased Import/Export User Fees
Comment deadline for this proposal is August 4th. [...]

Slash Is Snakeless
The iconic snake-loving guitarist has given up his snake collection. [...]
Burmese Python Studies Conflict
A new study on Burmese python range in the U.S. paints a different picture than one released in February. [...]
Notice Of Inquiry Deadline Nearing
Helpful tips from PIJAC for submitting comments to the USFWS. [...]
PIJAC Interviews USFWS
Seeks to clarify notice of inquiry on constrictor snakes. [...]
Comments Sought For New Texas Snake Regulations
Possible new Texas regulations regarding venomous snakes and constrictor snakes. [...]

Herps Of Pennsylvania
Natural history DVDs detail the herps of Pennsylvania. [...]

Snake breeder Dave Barker discusses the USGS Burmese python report.
Snake breeder Dave Barker (with his wife, Tracy) discusses the report by the USGS regarding the invasive Burmese Pythons
Q: What are y [...]

Intense Snake Fear
Research suggests humans have learned to fear snakes. [...]