The Side-Blotched Lizard & A Warming Climate
A side-blotched lizard, Pima Co., AZ, JCM Side-blotched lizards of the genus Uta are perhaps the most abundant and most…
A side-blotched lizard, Pima Co., AZ, JCM Side-blotched lizards of the genus Uta are perhaps the most abundant and most…
University of Florida Photo In Greg Erickson’s lab at Florida State University, crocodiles and alligators rule. Skeletal snouts and toothy…
Above: the arboreal cat snake, Boiga jaspidea; below the cryptozoic Gongylosoma baliodeirus. Photographed in the Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia. Hans…
SAN FRANCISCO (March 27, 2012) – Herpetologists from the California Academy of Sciences and University of Texas at El Paso…
Howdy Herpers, Sunday, March 18 brought upon us the weather conditions that are ideal for herping: 8 degrees C, rain…
The Smithsonian Channel will be showing a documentary on the fossil boid Titanoboa. The trailers and advanced promotional material can…
Photo Credit: Dennis Caldwell. Arizona Daily Star, March 21, 2012 10K acres set aside for threatened frog. Areas near Rosemont…
Howdy Herpers, 03/21/12So, where’s Waldo these days? He’s wherever you folk find him. My new duties with the THS have…
The following story appear in the Times of India today, let’s hope the reference to venom really refers to anti-venom.…
Lake Erie Water Snakes, Nerodia sipiedon insularum University of Cincinnati’ s Lauren Flick, a 19-year-old, triple-major senior, will present findings…
A Cyprus Mail story By Poly Pantelides reports that the European Court of Justice yesterday said Cyprus broke EU law…
A new study by University of Notre Dame biologist Michael Pfrender and a team of researchers from the University of…
The following story was adopted from the West End Extra by Josh Loeb. The Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus, is widely…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Rutgers Scientist Discovers New Frog Species in New York and New Jersey In New York City…
The Pioneer, New Dehli is carrying to following story. Recovery of 500 ml cobra venom, estimated at Rs 2 crore,…
Crotalus tigris. JCM Tiger rattlesnakes, Crotalus tigris, are relatively small (< 90cm), and geographically restricted to south-central Arizona (USA), northwestern…
Here is a West Texas writer’s retrospective on the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up,the largest rattlesnake slaughter. Who would like to do…
The hot spring snake, Thermophis baileyi, is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and restricted to a few high altitudes locations,…
The folllowing is from the EMax Health web site: Premenstrual Women Seek Snakes By Timothy Boyer Numerous studies have demonstrated…
ATLANTA— This weekend the Evans County Wildlife Club hosts the first-ever Claxton Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival, where snakes will be…
Howdy Herpers, 03/09/12We’ll get the bummer news out of the way first, and hopefully, follow up with the fun stuff…
Microraptor A team of American and Chinese researchers has revealed the detailed feather pattern and color of Microraptor, a pigeon-sized,…
Crotalus atrox, JCM The following is being carried by ScrippsNews.com ABILENE, Texas – For Dennis Cumbie, there’s little doubt that…
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Daboia mauritanica, Casablanca. Photo Credit: Gabri Mtnez In North Africa, three species of large paleartic vipers have been recorded: Daboia…
Utah State University biologists have long studied varied species of North American garter snakes that have evolved an amazing resistance…
Hapalochlaena sp. from New South Wales. Photo Credit: David Brenemen Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia is estimated to support 20,000…
The federal government is ready to institute a ban on the import and interstate movement of large constricting snakes before…
Loggerhead, Caretta caretta. JCM Sea turtles have long and complex lives; they can live into their 70s or 80s and…
World Snake Day
World Snake Day is July 16. The day is important to the conservation of snakes. Snakes live on every continent except Antarctica and can vary from the longest species, the reticulated python, to the smallest Barbados Threadsnake. Snakes try to avoid human contact. They consider humans predators. Venomous snakes (and many) use their venom to obtain food and only use it for defense when forced to. World Snake Day can help remove people's fears and illusions about snakes, and help them gain recognition as a marvelous adaptable apex species. World Snake Day can be used to educate and inform people about how to deal with snakes. Let's not mis this opportunity.
World Lizard Day
August 14th is World Lizard Day. It's the perfect time to show some love for these remarkable creatures that have been sharing our planet since the time of the dinosaurs. With over 6,000 known species, lizards come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, and you can find them on every continent except Antarctica. But why should we celebrate lizards, you ask? Well, they're not just cool to observe in their natural habitats but also essential players in many ecosystems. Lizards help keep insect populations in check, which is vital to our ecosystems. So, let's give these amazing creatures the recognition they deserve on this special day! tems worldwide.
World Turtle Day
Turtles and tortoises have secured their enduring places as enduring symbols in folklore, fables, and popular culture, enchanting our imaginations with their representations of wisdom and resilience. Annually, on May 23, we gather with delight to observe World Turtle Day, a dedicated day that pays homage to these unwavering creatures. Turtles and tortoises, both esteemed members of the reptile family, inhabit an array of diverse environments worldwide, where they play pivotal roles within their ecosystems.
These extraordinary beings don’t merely excavate burrows that become abodes for various other species; they also provide a valuable service by assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of our beaches. Their diet includes the remains of deceased fish that wash ashore, making a substantial contribution to ecological equilibrium. This underscores the profound significance of safeguarding these gentle creatures.
World Turtle Day stands as an occasion specially designated to celebrate and protect both of these remarkable creatures. Its origins can be traced back to 2002 when American Tortoise Rescue introduced this meaningful event. It casts a spotlight on the myriad challenges that turtles and tortoises confront due to human intervention and environmental hazards. On this special day, educational institutions, rescue centers, and nature enthusiasts unite to deepen their understanding of these creatures and pledge unwavering commitments to their preservation.
Here are some impactful ways in which you can actively participate in the endeavor to safeguard these exceptional animals: Adopt a Turtle or Tortoise: Contemplate adopting a turtle or tortoise from a rescue shelter. These low-maintenance creatures make ideal companions, especially for families with young children.
The Green Anaconda, Eunectes murinus, has long been Amazonia’s most iconic animal. It is widely regarded as the largest snake in existence. However, in a groundbreaking development, Rivas et al. published a paper in February 2024, unveiling a second species of…
This book is available as a high quality PDF on the Herpetological Conservation International website. Aquatic Snakes, Diversity and Natural History covers about 420 snake species with text written by…
Lizards and snakes living in sandy soils in dry habitats and tolerating high temperatures have been considered beneficiaries of global warming as suitable habitats expand due to climate change. However,…
The species seemed to have bug eyes and a smile, so a team of researchers named it Kermitops gratus in honor of the banjo-playing Muppet. Michael Levenson, NYT One crawled…
About 128 million years ago, a surge of adaptation caused snakes to explode in diversity and evolve up to three times faster than lizards. Since they initially descended from lizards,…
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