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New study from MSU researchers provides insight into aging process of reptiles and amphibians

The study of how reptiles and amphibians age can teach us a lot about human aging and conservation biology, according to a new study by MSU researchers. The study found that turtles don't age demographically, meaning their risk of dying doesn't increase as they age. This is in contrast to most other animals, including humans, who have an increasing risk of death as they age. Learning more about how these animals age slowly can have a direct impact on geriatric medicine and help us to manage th

Austin reptiles show their colors at the Copperas Cove Public Library

This event was all about reptiles! The presenter, Michael Foux, educated the attendees on different types of reptiles and shared some interesting facts about them. He also brought some of his own reptiles to show everyone. It sounds like it was a really fun and informative event.

‘Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois’ opens up a newer window to an old world

The second edition and first paperback of “Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois” was released Tuesday. (The kittygator photo is not from Illinois ;-) )

Biologists Release 25 Threatened Eastern Indigo Snakes in Alabama Forest

I'm so excited to share some amazing news with you all today! A group of 20+ eastern indigo snakes were recently reintroduced to the wild in Alabama's Conecuh National Forest. This is a huge win for conservation efforts, as these snakes are a keystone species of the longleaf pine-wiregrass and sandhills ecosystem. This reintroduction program is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when different organizations work together towards a common goal. Here's to hoping that these snakes con

SNAKES IN GEORGIA: THE GOOD, THE BAD...AND THE TRUTH

The media are reporting that copperhead snake bites are on the rise. Is this true? Just sensational media hype?

Radioactive snakes may monitor Fukushima fallout - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Scientists have enlisted the help of snakes in the Fukushima Exclusion Zone to make sense of the nuclear disaster’s impact on the environment. Their findings indicate that Fukushima’s native rat snakes, like canaries in a coal mine, act as living monitors of radiation levels in the region.

Dispelling myths about reptiles as pets

Their concerns range from reptiles posing a serious danger to public health to beliefs about reptiles being too cold to love. Why do reptiles get a bad rap?

This 231 million year old skull is a big deal, with implications for herpetologists today

Lepidosaur fossils from the Triassic period have only been found in Europe... until now. Found in South America, this primitive lepidosaur fossil offers evidence that these creatures traveled across the supercontinent early in their evolutionary history. The fossil found was not just any lepidosaur, but the earliest one to diverge from the rest. That makes it a special scientific find, and it can provide important insights into how lizards evolved from more primitive reptiles.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches snake app to help identify snakes found locally

To educate common people and health care professionals on human-snake conflict management, Snake-Helpline with the support of ...

This Celebrity-Approved Jewelry Designer Is Obsessed With Snakes

Lilith by Sita is a new jewelry brand that finds beauty and inspiration in snakes. The label’s statement earrings, belts, and ...

Radioactive Rat Snakes Could Help Monitor Fukushima Fallout

Scientists have attached dosimeters to the reptiles so they can serve as living “bioindicators” to gauge contamination levels ...

Snake snuggles!

Snake cage cleaning day means extra snake snuggles! Tyrion’s tail end at the top, Kipling in the middle two pics, and Fido is in the last four pics.

Good Samaritans Save Over 800 Baby Turtles from New Jersey Storm Drains Using a Homemade Tool

Stockton University's vivarium will care for the hundreds of diamondback terrapin hatchlings until they are strong enough to ...

EXPERT: Copperhead snakes take advantage of seasonal food such as cicadas

We are just days away from the emergence of a rare insect the Brood X cicadas, they are expected to make their debut in ...

Are you seeing snakes slithering a bit more? Steven of Steve's Snaketuary shares why

SHREVEPORT, La- As we get into Spring, animals are becoming active and visible, including snakes. “If we have a warm day, if ...

Cicadas make great snacks for copperhead snakes, experts say

The famous Brood X 17-year cicadas have emerged in East Tennessee. Lynda Taylor’s yard in south Knoxville was filled with ...

Researchers release endangered Louisiana pine snakes into wild near Alexandria

Researchers with the Memphis Zoo have released 50 endangered Louisiana pine snakes into a national forest in an attempt to ...

Family Gets Shocking Proof That They've Been Sharing Their Home With Snakes

Turns out, more than a few snakes had been slithering about unseen there. The alarming evidence they’d left behind left little doubt of that. The family had evidently had their suspicions that a snake ...

These Snakes EAT BUGS, Not Rodents! | Top 5 Insect Eating Snakes

Did you know some snakes eat bugs!? It's true, some snakes can eat insects their whole lives instead of rodents. Let's go over the BEST pet snakes that can live ...

Reptiles And Other Animal Friends

Awww! What a cute little leopard gecko 🥰