A team of UC Irvine researchers has found that pythons use significantly more energy to digest proteins than they do carbohydrates, revealing that metabolic rates needed for digestion are based on the ...

The European Commission has proposed a limit for Salmonella in reptile meat. The EC said considering the potential significant health risk posed by the possible presence of Salmonella in reptile meat, ...

MIAMI — A nationwide ban on importing four giant snake species or transporting them across state lines is costing reptile breeders, handlers, hobbyists and vendors millions and should be overturned, ...

The green iguana has become a ubiquitous sight across South Florida, often lounging in trees or sunning itself on sidewalks.

Researchers on Thursday published a study about python farming in Scientific Reports and, according to their report, the massive snakes have the potential to address a global problem. The study, ...

A non-for-profit organisation dedicated to reptile and amphibian education is giving children the opportunity to attend free ...

In early February, Florida wildlife officers visited a reptile dealer in Sunrise to investigate illegal possession of snakes, enforcing a new law designed to prevent further infestations of the state ...

“Python” Ron returned to Milpitas Public Library last month to educate youngsters about snakes, lizards, tortoises and other reptiles. On June 29, as part of the library’s free Summer Reading ...

Ball pythons, native to Africa, are not part of the local ecosystem, and it's believed the four snakes were likely released pets. (KOMO News) MILL CREEK, Wash. — In early July, a maintenance team ...