West African Mud Turtle (Pelusios castaneus)
The West African mud turtle, also known as the African side-necked turtle or swamp terrapin, is a small aquatic turtle that is known for its elongate [...]
Kimberley Rock Monitor Care Sheet
Kimberley rock monitors are dwarf monitors with similar markings, body shapes, and even behaviors of much larger monitor lizards but happen to be a mo [...]
Corn Snake Care Sheet
Care sheet for the corn snake Pantherophis guttatus (Elaphe guttata). [...]
New England Man Finds Live Tegu Lizard While Shoveling Snow
The unidentified man proceeded to bring the lizard into his home and wrapped him in a t-shirt in an effort to warm him up. [...]
Rattlesnakes Can Act As Seed Dispersers Study Says
Seeds that have passed through the digestive tracts of the rattlesnakes remain viable and capable of germination for up to one year after they have le [...]
The Vet Report: At The First Sign of Illness, Take Your Reptile to a Vet
About five years ago, I wrote about an experience I had at a national reptile expo. Very few people know what I look like, because my mug shot has nev [...]
The Green Anole Is Small On Price And Big On Personality
The green anole has been a mainstay in the reptile hobby for decades. [...]
Marginated Tortoise Information and Care
T. marginata is hardy, and its small to medium adult size (12 to 15 inches) is manageable for most enthusiasts. [...]
Rescuing Reptiles in Need
When deciding on a reptile pet, consider the adoption option! [...]
Basilisk Lizard Information And Care
Kept properly, a basilisk lizard may add a new wrinkle to your reptile keeping hobby. [...]
Herp Queries: Can I Keep A Thorny Devil?
Thorny devils (Moloch horridus) are native to Australia and are illegal to keep or export out of the country. [...]
Dr. Douglas Mader Bids Farewell: Thank You REPTILES Readers
After 23 years answering over 350 questions in over 250 columns and writing numerous columns, Dr. Douglas Mader bids farewell. [...]
Spanish Ribbed Newt Care Information
Pleurodeles waltl is a large species with interesting behaviors. [...]
Wildlife Artist Tell Hicks
Wildlife artist Tell Hicks discusses his work, his life, and a horrifying moment involving a kid with a paint brush full of white paint. [...]
U.S. Herping Hotspots From East To West
Some of the best general areas for field herping in the United States. [...]
Zoo Med 40 Gallon ReptiHabitat Naturalistic Enclosure Build For Leopard Geckos
There is a current trend in the herpetocultural community toward providing larger enclosures for fewer animals, with a strong emphasis on naturalistic [...]
Chytrid Fungus Linked To American Bullfrog Trade, New Study Says
The researchers say that the American bullfrog potentially serve as carriers of Bd as they are widely traded globally and are tolerant of chytridiomyc [...]
Western Hognose Snake Care And Breeding
The Western hognose snake is a small snake with a stout body and is found from southern Canada into the United States and northern Mexico. [...]
Arizona Firefighters Save Tortoise From Potential Fire In Its Enclosure
The firefighters were able to save the tortoise, named Littlefoot, and stopped the potential fire before it could have caused significant damage. [...]
Reptile Respiratory Infections
While these can be relatively simple in nature, if left untreated, respiratory infections can lead to severe disease and complications. [...]
Sulcata Tortoise Saved From Santa Rosa Beach Florida House Fire
A sulcata tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) has been saved from an early morning house fire in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, according to the South Walton Fire [...]
Komodo Dragon Reported In Vacant California Home Was Actually An Ornate Nile Monitor
The ornate nile monitor is a large monitor lizard that can reach about 6 to 7 feet in length, including the tail. It is native to West and Middle Afri [...]
Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe While Her Husband Attended A Reptile Show To Get A Bearded Dragon
“I want to thank my husband, who couldn’t be here because we are getting a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey.” [...]
New Species of Calamaria Snake From India Described
The burrowing snake species was found in montane evergreen forests in the state and adds to the number of herpetological findings in the area [...]
Higher Temps Make Invasive Brown Anoles More Aggressive Toward Green Anoles
The researchers say in their paper that their data contributes to the growing knowledge in which factors such as behavior, temperature, and competitio [...]
Eastern Indigo Snake Surveys Begin On Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands
When the SCCF surveys snakes, the foundation researchers measure, photograph and mark them and obtain genetic samples for other studies [...]
Lesser Antillean Iguana Established On Prickly Pear East Island
Since the translocation of the 33 iguanas five years ago, Prickly Pear East has seen a surge in the iguana’s populations. [...]
USARK: Lincoln County, NC Commissioners Ban Exotics
The ordinance does list humans as an exempt species that can be owned, but you cannot own a leopard gecko. [...]
New Species Of Uropeltid Snake Of The Genus Rhinophis Described
The snake was found in the Siruvani Hills in the Central and Western Ghats mountains of India. It is in the family Uropeltidae. [...]
Zootopia 2 Spurs Online Sales of Venomous Blue Pit Viper in China
The online sales of the blue Indonesian pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) apparently soared after the November 26 release of the movie in China. [...]
Gamma, San Diego Zoo’s Extraordinary Galapagos Tortoise Ambassador Dies
Gamma arrived at the San Diego Zoo between 1928-1931 died November 20. She was estimated to be about 141 years old. [...]
Trans-Pecos Rat Snake Natural History and Captive Care
The Trans-Pecos rat snake was famously described by noted herpetologist Carl Kauffeld in one of his books, “Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept.” [...]
Josh’s Frogs Receives American Humane Society Certification For Animal Welfare
The American Humane Certified Companion Animal Welfare Distinction for Animal Safety, Welfare and Well-being
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