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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Snake Fungal Disease Spreads In California
Snake fungal disease, a debilitating disease that causes a slow death in wild snakes has spread tom more locations in California and has impacted more [...]
Rattlesnakes Stress Out Less When Together, Study Says
A Loma Linda University study of the southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri) has found that when venomous reptiles go through a stres [...]
New Species of Crocodile Newt Discovered in Vietnam
A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in the central highlands of Vietnam. The amphibian, Tylototriton ngoclinhensis was discovered in t [...]
Alabama Homeowner’s Association Wants Sulcata Tortoise Out Of Neighborhood
A sulcata tortoise (Geochelone [Centrochelys] sulcata) who has been living in a planned urban development since he was brought by the keeper in 2015 m [...]
USFWS Seeks Input on Proposal To List Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Under ESA
The dunes sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus arenicolus) is yet again under consideration for listing under the Endangered Species Act. The lizard was a can [...]
