Bornean Earless Monitor, Blue Tree Monitor Considered For ESA Listing
FWS will be considering these species to be listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): Bornean earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis), bl [...]
New Snake Species Discovered In Peru named After Harrison Ford
An unusual snake character that Tachymenoides harrisonfordi sp. n. displays, are the three longitudinal skin folds on the posterior dorsal/dorsolater [...]
22 Burmese Mountain Tortoises Hatch at San Antonio Zoo
The offspring are the result of the pairings of Colton II, a male, and Large Marge and Scarlet, two females. This marks the first time that this speci [...]
New Species Of Ancient Giant Amphibian Discovered In Australia
The amphibian is believed to have inhabited freshwater rivers in the Sydney Basin 240 million years ago during the Triassic period. [...]
Two-Headed Rat Snake In Texas Back on Display at Cameron Park Zoo
Pancho and Lefty injured his neck in 2021, and it took about a year to fully heal. [...]
Ball Pythons Found In Florida Neighborhood Being Adopted Out
The greatest thing that has come out of this is the education and awareness. To see this group of neighbors turn around their mindset has been amazing [...]
Snake In Israel Tries To Eat Porcupine, Both End Up Dead
It can be assumed that the snake tried to devour the porcupine and as soon as it decided to abandon its unusual meal, it realized the magnitude of its [...]
USARK Auction and Reptile Super Show Los Angeles August 12 to 13
The Reptile Super Show is meant to educate the public about pets they may otherwise never get the chance to know, but we are also passionate about cap [...]
Reptile Medications
Whenever reptiles get sick, in addition to correcting husbandry and ensuring environmental parameters and diet are correct, they often need medication [...]
Boa Constrictor Captured On Cargo Ship In Honolulu
The snake, identified as a boa constrictor was first seen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, crawling on the deck of the ship that was enr [...]
North Carolina Aquarium Wants You To Help Name Their Blue-Tongued Skinks
Syd, Mel or Sunny? How about Tili, Bluey or Wiru. [...]
Lost Sulcata Tortoise In Wisconsin Turned In To De Pere Police Department
Th African spur-thighed tortoise is also known as the sulcata tortoise. [...]
What To Do If Your Pet Is Bitten By a Copperhead, Rattlesnake Or Other Venomous Snake
It is very easy to panic in cases like these. The reality is, the calmer you are, the calmer your pet will be. [...]
Gut Loading Feeder Insects And Why It’s Important
There is a difference between feeding the insects for your reptile’s nutrition and feeding the insects for their nutrition. [...]
New Venomous Snake Species Discovered In Australia
The desert whip snake (Demansia cyanochasma), is a new species of whip snake that is found in dry habitats across Australia. [...]
Caecilians Have Developed Resistance to Neurotoxic Elapid Snake Venoms
The research is a textbook example of how predatory pressure on the caecilians caused an evolutionary cascade to resist snake venom. [...]
San Diego Vets Safely Remove Fake Chicken Egg From Gopher Snake
Gus swallowed a dummy egg. A farmer took Gus to the humane society where the veterinarians were able to get Gus to regurgitate the dummy egg. [...]
Texas Congressman Files LIZARD Act To Prevent Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Protections
The bill, "Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling" Act — or LIZARD Act, would halt federal government oversight of species and to l [...]
27 Texas Horned Lizards Released Into The Wild
Once abundant in much of the Southwest, the Texas horned lizard has disappeared from much of its range in Texas and Oklahoma. [...]
Eastern Indigo Snake Care Sheet
While they may require more maintenance and investment, Eastern indigos are one of the most intelligent and rewarding snake species a passionate herpe [...]
Michigan Reticulated Python Owner Found
The snake, which officers named Jerry, was found in good health and was turned over to the Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center. [...]
Every Uptick in Temperature Leads to More Venomous Snake Bites. . . In Georgia
Similar studies should be carried out in other states to establish a nationwide picture of the risk of venomous snake bites and temperatures. [...]
Boa Constrictor Looking For Its Owner In Idaho
The sheriff's office posted a photo of the healthy looking snake and is asking anyone who may know the keeper to contact the office. [...]
New Spiny-backed Treefrog Species Discovered In Peru
Osteocephalus vasquezi features dark irises and tuberculate dorsal skin, which is brown in coloration. [...]
