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There is a lot of talk about the Positive List for reptiles and amphibians, and the anti-lobby claiming that hobbyists are not complying with the ...

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is conducting a review of the global amphibian trade. ...

This morning on ITV the presenters Rylan and Gok Wan presented a piece about "Snakes on the loose in Britain" suggesting that the UK is crawli...

LaRue Road and Forest Service Road No. 345 also known as "Snake Road" will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow these herps, some that are listed...

The Mojave fringe-toed lizard, scientifically known as Uma scoparia, is a fascinating reptile species that calls the arid Mojave Desert home. ...

Scientists have described a new-to-science snake species from Peru’s Otishi National Park and named it after the actor Harrison Ford for his conser...

New gharial moms Raani and Snaggle, father Big Boy (the biggest gharial in the U.S.), and the ectotherm keeper team at the Fort Worth Zoo. The zoo...

Unisexual salamander Ambystoma appear to be the only creatures in the world that reproduce the way they do. These salamanders seem to have the bene...

Now Reptile Discovery Center's breeding efforts with Panamanian golden frogs are a boon for this species, which has been extinct in the wild since 2009. ...

Much of the saltwater crocodile's vocalisations use water, either by slapping body parts on the surface, or vibrating the body beneath the water s...

Biologists with Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are celebrating the discovery of a young Hellbender Salamander i...

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Lab are developing crosswalks for wildlife on the reservation, especially four-toed salamander, who is considered at risk....

The eastern spiny softshell turtle is one of two softshell turtles in Illinois, and it is the more widespread of the two. The other, the smooth so...

Caecilian mothers grow a fatty skin layer for their babies to tear off and eat. It offers not only nourishment for their offspring but also microbes. Th...

The Mexican salamander—axolotl can regrow its body and stay looking young forever. The amphibian is only found in two lakes and is considered critically en...

The Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) is a critically endangered species native to the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela. It is on...

Nashville Zoo announced that the new Komodo dragon habitat is officially open to the public. This remarkable exhibit now claims the title of the largest Ko...

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) captivates with its mysterious presence and distinct appearance. The Uroplatus phantasticus stands o...

Women in Herpetology is a captivating read that reveals the grit, determination, and passion of women who have chosen to devote their lives to the study of...

The Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project completed the first reintroduction trial of the Limosa Harlequin frog (Atelopus limosus) in 2017. Rese...

The funny-looking puffed up Black rain frog is only found on the forested slopes of the southern Cape fold mountains in South Africa and spends most of its...

An international team of researchers has uncovered "unprecedented" snake venom resistance in an unexpected species—the legless amphibians known as caecilia...

Australia is once again upholding its notable reptile reputation as researchers discover a new venomous species of snake, the Desert Whip Snake. The dis...

Ever wondered how turtles cross the road safely? Well in North Dumfries, they use tunnels! Two of these underground crosswalks are currently in place, b...

The Fort Worth Zoo recently released 55 Louisiana Pine Snakes into the Kisatchie National Forest The Fort Worth Zoo participates in several breeding pro...

The first turtle nest hatched on the Fort Myers Beach emergency berm. The emergency berm was designed to restore sand in time for nesting season so that...

While they may require more maintenance and investment, Eastern indigos are one of the most intelligent and rewarding snake species a passionate herpetolog...

A North American snapping turtle was discovered in the wild in canton Vaud. This is the second snapping turtle captured in Switzerland. Police officers ...

The phenomenon the researchers were studying is called "social buffering," and it has been widely documented across the bird and mammal families — as well ...

Researchers have discovered a new species of frog in Peru, living high in the Andes Mountains. The frog, Osteocephalus vasquezi sp. nov. was found in th...