Desert Kingsnake Seeks Lost Owner In Canada
The snake was found in Lena Crescent September 7 and is being held at the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Nanticoke [...]
Honolulu Zoo’s Reptile Keeper Dwain Oki Uyeda Retires
“If you’re naughty, a gecko will crawl into your ear while you sleep.” [...]
USFWS Seeks Threatened Status For Southern Hognose Snake
The Southern hognose snake is a harmless, small snake that measures between 14 and 24 inches in length. [...]
USARK ALERT UPDATE: Blue Tree Monitor ESA Listing
The emergency rule ended on August 25, 2025. Breeders can currently ship blue tree monitors. We will notify our members of changes or when the final r [...]
Galapagos Gecko Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered
A tiny gecko once thought to have gone extinct on the Galapagos Islands’ Rabida Island has been rediscovered after live specimens that were collected [...]
Snake Myths And Misconceptions
Wildlife-human coexistence can be difficult. Wildlife can create challenges for humans such as threatening their safety, livelihood, and food sources. [...]
Florida FWC Seeks Rainbow Snake Sightings
The rainbow snake, also known as the eel moccasin, is a non-venomous colubrid snake that is primarily aquatic and feeds on eels, frogs, tadpoles and o [...]
Women Dominate 2025 Florida Python Challenge
This year’s challenge saw women dominating the field. Taylor Stanberry won the Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 with 60 pythons removed from the Evergl [...]
Video Shows Alligator Eating Burmese Python In Florida Everglades
Joslyn named the gator Chomp and kept tabs on him for a few days. [...]
Man Faces $250,000 Fine and 5 Years In Prison For Smuggling Box Turtles To China
The turtles were intercepted during a border inspection, where the reptiles were observed bound and taped inside knotted socks packed in the shipping [...]
Helping An Injured Wild Chelonian
Before you help an injured chelonian, ensure you are able to safely access the reptile. You can’t help the injured animal if you get injured in the pr [...]
Reptile Hunter Captures Large Reticulated Python in Los Angeles Parking Garage
The reticulated python showed signs of mouth rot or some other ailment when Hart captured the snake. Hopefully the snake isn't doing too bad and will [...]
Australia’s Major Skink Has Evolved to Resist Snake Venom
The researchers note their study identified 25 individual instances of neurotoxin resistance in the skinks. [...]
Goose, The Escaped Monitor Lizard In Massachusetts Is No Longer On the Loose
The water monitor was apparently kept without a proper permit and went missing two weeks ago. [...]
Pink Iguana Hatchlings Rediscovered On Galápagos Islands Wolf Volcano
During the conservancy's most recent expedition in May, two more hatchlings were found alive and doing well.
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5 Hatchling Leatherback Turtles Rescued From Florida Storm Drain
The turtles had fallen into the storm drains at a condominium complex in Beverly Beach. [...]
Red-Footed Tortoises Experience Moods Similar To Humans
Those tortoises kept in enriched environments exhibited more positive behavior than those kept in sterile environments. [...]
New Fossil Reptile Species Challenges Notion of Skin And Feathers on Reptiles
A new species of fossil reptile that lived during the Triassic period has been discovered in southern France that researchers say had a large crest th [...]
ALERT UPDATE: Blue Tree Monitor ESA Listing
If you breed or work with blue tree monitors and have not yet contacted USARK, please email us [...]
World’s Smallest Snake Not Seen In 20 Years Rediscovered In Barbados
The diminutive snake, which is a blind snake like the Brahminy blind snake, measures just 3 to 4 inches in length. [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Safe and Easy Vivarium Plants for Reptiles and Amphibians
Well-planted vivaria are becoming increasingly popular among reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. [...]
100s Of California Red-legged Frog Tadpoles Released Into Santa Monica Mountains
The storms disrupted egg masses in streams and ponds in the Santa Monica mountains. [...]
Snakes Have Smelly Butts To Repel Ants
These cloacal fluids are comprised of insecticidal carboxylic acids in the scent gland secretions of snakes that deter ants. [...]
Beginner’s Guide To Poison Frog Care
Poison frogs thrive in stable, well-maintained environments, so regular care, cleaning and monitoring are key. [...]
