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South Carolina May 2, 2020

Alligator encounter leaves South Carolina woman dead

South Carolina deputies say a woman has died after a run-in with an alligator in South Carolina.

Reptiles April 21, 2020

Prehistoric crocodiles were more like whales and dolphins, shocking study finds

A newly published study notes that prehistoric crocodiles acted more like modern-day whales and dolphins than their modern-day relatives, based off their inner-ear sensory system.

Florida April 21, 2020

Florida man selling masks made from python, alligator skin amid coronavirus outbreak

A Florida shop owner is planning to sell decorative face masks made from the skin of a Burmese Python, an invasive species impacting wildlife in the everglades -- as the coronavirus impacts life for many Americans.

Mexico April 14, 2020

Crocodiles flood Mexican beach closed to tourists because of coronavirus

When the tourists are away, the crocs will play.

Ireland March 5, 2020

Ireland records first-ever venomous snakebite

Legend says that St. Patrick drove all of the snakes out of Ireland and into the sea using the power of his faith.

Reptiles March 2, 2020

'Shocked' scientists find brain parasites in baby lizards still in shells

A newfound species of parasitic worm wiggles its way into the brains of baby lizards long before the reptiles hatch. 

Ohio February 29, 2020

Ohio police remove alligator living in man's basement for 25 years

Police were called to an Ohio home to remove a large alligator that had been living in the basement for 25 years.

Australia February 29, 2020

Vets remove entire beach towel from Monty the python

The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney, Australia helped to solve what they called the case of "The Missing Beach Towel" this week when they pulled an entire multi-colored, fruit-themed beach towel from the belly of a family's pet python. 

Reptiles February 24, 2020

Elusive rainbow snake spotted in Florida national forest for first time in 50 years, experts say

A rare rainbow snake was spotted slithering through a Florida forest last week, marking the first time in 50 years the multi-colored serpent has been seen in the area, experts said.

Florida February 15, 2020

Florida snake orgy forces officials to close area of park

There’s a snake orgy happening in Florida.

Reptiles February 12, 2020

10M-year-old turtle had 8-foot-long shell and weighed nearly 2,500 pounds, study says

Researchers have discovered the largest turtle to ever live, Stupendemys geographicus, roamed the ancient seas in greater ranges than previously believed, according to a new study.