Category: Wild Snakes
Egg-Eating Snake Species Discovered In Cambodia
The Cambodian kukri (Oligodon kampucheaensis) snake has curved rear teeth to hold and help swallow eggs. [...]
Extinct St. Lucia Racer Snake Rediscovered on Caribbean Island
11 St. Lucia Racers were captured and tagged during a hunt for the endangered species. [...]
Rattlesnakes Packing More Venom In California
It is unclear why venom is becoming more potent in California rattlers. [...]
Sea Snakes Rarely Venture Off Their Reefs
Study of Emydocephalus annulatus determined that they stay on their own reef, even if another reef is within swimming distance. [...]
Warm Weather In Texas May Bring Out Lots Of Snakes
Be prepared says veterinary expert. [...]
New Disease Threatens Endangered Rattlesnake Population
Also reported in other free-living North American snakes. [...]
Snake Movement Helps Search-and-Rescue Work
Rectilinear locomotion of the Boa dumerili studied. [...]
West Indian Dwarf Boas
Bonus content from the November 2011 REPTILES magazine article "Rare Beauties." [...]
The Burmese Python Can Withstand Extensive Exposure To Saltwater
USGS study shows possibility of Python molurus bivittatus migrating to coastal areas in Florida. [...]
New Bush Viper Species Discovered In Tanzania
Scientists start captive breeding program to discourage wild specimen collection of Atheris matildae. [...]
Rattlesnakes Under Threat Due To Climate Change
Studies indicate the potential impact of climate change on rattlesnake populations. [...]
Herping Brazil's Refugio Ecologico Caiman
The largest freshwater wetland in the world lies near the center of South America in the Upper Paraguay River Basin, at the border of Bolivia, Paragua [...]
Snakes With Legs Fossils
X-rays reveal the hidden leg of a fossilized snake. [...]
New Pit Viper Called One Of World's Smallest Discovered In China
Very venomous snake measures less than 3ft in length [...]
Lake Erie Watersnake Removed From Endangered Species List
Protection of the snake's habitat coupled with education contributed to the animal's jump in population [...]
Large Burmese Pythons Still Found In Everglades Despite Freeze Of 2010
Recently captured and killed 16-footer had just eaten 76lb deer [...]
Concho Water Snake Taken Off Endangered Species List
Endemic to Central Texas, Nerodia paucimaculata, was listed as threatened in 1986. [...]
Feds Declare S. Florida Rainbow Snake Extinct, Reward Offered To First Person With Proof Snake Is Not
Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Snake Conservation want proof to dispute USFWS. [...]
Rare Beauties: The Diminutive Wood Boa Constrictor
The West Indian Dwarf Boas, Tropidophis [...]
Burmese Pythons In The Everglades
Interior Secretary Salazar recommits to Burmese python issue in the Everglades. [...]
Everglades Burmese Python Program
ReptileChannel contributor works with the FWC on the Everglades Burmese Python Hunting Program. [...]
Roundups Affecting Rattlesnake Populations
A study suggests rattlesnake roundups are negatively impacting populations of eastern diamondback rattlesnakes. [...]
Experts Question Report Stating Burmese Pythons Could Inhabit A Third Of The US
Experts in the reptile industry have expressed concern over a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study stating Burmese pythons could inhabit roughly one [...]
