16-Foot Long Ancient Chinese Dragon Discovered In China
The reptile was originally identified in 2003, but the more complete fossil has given scientists a better understanding of what it looked like 240 mil [...]
Universal Venomous Snake Antivenin Could Be Within Reach
The researchers determined that their work with HIV could correlate with finding a universal antivenin. [...]
Man Dies After Being Bitten By Pet Gila Monster
According to news reports, the man's girlfriend told authorities she entered the room in which the venomous reptile was housed after hearing her boyfr [...]
New Green Anaconda Species Discovered
Based on genetic data from four recognized anaconda species, the Northern green anaconda is a separate species from the Southern green anaconda. [...]
UVB Lighting For Your Reptiles
UVB lighting is a
necessity, not an accessory! Here’s why. [...]
5 Beautiful Venomous Eyelash Pit Viper Snakes Of The Bothriechis Genus Described
The researchers include Alejandro Arteaga, R. Alexander Pyron, Abel Batista, Jose Vieira, Elson Meneses Pelayo, Eric N. Smith, César L. Barrio Amorós, [...]
Researchers Discover New Kangaroo Lizard Species In India’s Western Ghats
Agasthyagama edge is named after the Zoological Society of London’s EDGE of Existence Program. [...]
Protecting Sea Turtle Nests From Predators Has Negative Effects On Terrestrial Reptiles
Beach erosion and the erection of fencing to prevent snakes from entering sea turtle nest areas caused the decline of lizard species on Orchid Island [...]
Wood Lizard Species Named After Heavy Metal Band Iron Maiden’s Lead Singer
The lizards were found in the Cordillera de Colán mountain range and the Río Marañón and Río Chiriaco basins in Peru. [...]
Plateau Spot-tailed Earless Lizard Is Not Endangered, USFWS Concludes
The lizard has been found in robust numbers across its native range. [...]
New Venomous Snake Species Of The Bungarus Genus Discovered In Thailand
The elapid snake was discovered in Ratchaburi Province in western Thailand. It hails from the Tenasserim Mountain Range. [...]
Adam Wickens of Wickens Wicked Reptiles
Knowledgeable and funny, Adam presents with a dynamic screen presence and his channel has since grown to more than 296,000 subscribers [...]
New Snail-eating Snake Of The Pareas Genus Discovered In China
The snakes in the study were found ion the Guanyinshan Provincial Nature Reserve in Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. [...]
New Fanged Frog Species Discovered in Indonesia
The frog, Limnonectes phyllofolia sp. nov. has a unique reproductive strategy in which the male of the species guards the egg clutches. [...]
University of Bristol Student Discovers Ancient Flying Reptile
The animal, called Kuehneosaurus latus, is more closely related to crocodilians and dinosaurs than lizards.. [...]
New Coffee Snake Species Discovered In Ecuador
The snake is often found in coffee plantations in areas in which its original habitat, cloud forests, have been removed and replaced by the plantation [...]
Care and Breeding Fire-bellied Toads
Fire-bellied toads are not true toads, but rather are frogs that average about 1.5 to 3.5 inches (4 to 9 cm) in length. [...]
Pet Industry And Michigan University Researchers to Mitigate Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans Spread In Amphibians
Researchers with Michigan State University and pet industry partners will work to study disease mitigation strategies that will hopefully minimize the [...]
11 Guatemalan Beaded lizards Hatched At Zoo Atlanta Arrive In Guatemala
Three male and eight female lizards will join an existing breeding colony at the Parque Zoológico Nacional La Aurora to help bolster wild populations [...]
Two-Headed Western Rat Snake Makes Temporary Debut At Missouri’s Powder Valley Nature Center
The two-headed snake was found by a family in 2017 who donated it to the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center. [...]
Brian Barczyk, September 1969-January 2024
Barczyk was initially known for his ball python morphs and helped lay the groundwork for this species and their popularity amongst reptile keepers. [...]
New Asian Coral Snake Species Discovered In India
The researchers examined 36 adult specimens from Mizoram, India and Bangladesh and determined Sinomicrurus gorei is genetically and morphologically di [...]
Mexican Arboreal Alligator Lizard Species Described
Abronia cunemica sp. nov. is an arboreal lizard from the Northern Highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. [...]
Georgia Woman Scammed Trying To Buy Russian Tortoise Via Facebook
Chances are very high that those "reptile for adoption" or "bearded dragon for adoption" Facebook pages that you see spammed on the REPTILES Facebook [...]
