Not all venomous snakebites are created equal — and neither are all antivenoms. Now researchers at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have identfied important differences in venoms that may lead to breakthroughs in snakebite treatment worldwide. From Phys.org: LSTM’s Dr Nicholas Casewell, first author and NERC Research Fellow, said: “Our work shows that […]

By Herp News Key genes that help burrowing frogs avoid muscle wastage while they are dormant have been discovered by researchers. These genetic insights could help prevent muscle atrophy in bedridden human patients, or even astronauts. For most mammals, including humans, when muscles are inactive over a long period, they lose condition and waste away. […]

By Herp News Key genes that help burrowing frogs avoid muscle wastage while they are dormant have been discovered by researchers. These genetic insights could help prevent muscle atrophy in bedridden human patients, or even astronauts. For most mammals, including humans, when muscles are inactive over a long period, they lose condition and waste away. […]

By Herp News Researchers are using a turtle decoy to help determine what may have killed dozens of turtles near Misery Bay on Manitoulin Island. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News 2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced today that Evolve, the highly anticipated 4v1 cooperative and competitive multiplayer shooter coming to next-gen consoles and PC on October 21, 2014, had a tremendous showing at E3, taking home the coveted E3 2014 Game Critics Award for “Best of Show” among more than 50 awards […]

By Herp News Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. today announced that as of June 30, 2014, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $527.7 million and its unaudit Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. today announced that as of June 30, 2014, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $4.5 billion and its unaudited ne Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc. today announced that as of June 30, 2014, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $2.4 billion and its unaudited net asset value Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. today announced that as of June 30, 2014, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $492.1 million and its unaud Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News This notice provides stockholders of Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. with information regarding the distribution paid on June 30, 2014 and cumulativ Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. today announced that as of June 30, 2014, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $260.4 million and Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

How do you save turtles and protect motorists’ lives? Build a tunnel. From KARE 11: It’s a specialized culvert built in Germany, which has small holes at roadway level to allow sunlight to get into the tunnel. The location was picked after the MN Herpetological Society documented a large number of turtle crossings which were […]

By Herp News A 150-pound “runaway” tortoise was taken into custody by Santa Fe Police Animal Control officers this morning as it slowed… more » Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News A runaway tortoise caused a traffic back up on Old Santa Fe Trail on Tuesday morning. Read more at KOB.com Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News A Malaysian water monitor lizard was captured Friday afternoon at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Personnel from the Hawaii Air National Guard reported seeing a large black lizard running on its hind legs last Thursday.  Initially, base pest control staff was dispatched, but they were not […]

By Herp News A thief stole more than 30 snakes valued at over $30,000 from a store, according to North Carolina officials. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Police are trying to identify the suspect who broke into a North Carolina reptile store and swiped $30,000 worth of snakes, including a rare python worth $12,500, police said. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Hugo, a 63-year-old Galapagos Tortoise, had his annual weighing on Tuesday at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc. today announced that as of June 30, 2014, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $2.4 billion and its unaudited net asset value Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News One Stolen Snake Was Valued at $12,500 Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News A turtle on the loose in Hay River, N.W.T. could wreak havoc on the local ecosystem, says an Alberta reptile expert. Shelly, a red-eared slider, escaped from a backyard on Beaver Crescent in Hay River on Saturday. Dave Law, who runs the Alberta Turtle and Tortoise Society, says it's important the turtle is found. […]

By Herp News Until ten years ago scientist’s knowledge of the reproductive habits of the giant armadillo— the world’s biggest— were basically regulated to speculation. But a long-term research project in the Brazilian Pantanal is changing that: last year researchers announced the first ever photos of a baby giant armadillo and have since recorded a […]

Stephen Loman and William Sargent are a two-man movement saving snakes in Hong Kong. From the South China Morning Post: Stephen Loman and William Sargent know more than most just how closely we live with snakes. Although the pair balk at the term snake hunter, they have been rescuing, photographing and releasing snakes in the […]

By Herp News NORTH CAROLINA (WITI) — A sea turtle was rescued this weekend after it was spotted entangled in a mass of netting and a discarded plastic bottle of antifreeze. News Channel 3, WTKR reports a man actually jumped into the water to come to the turtle’s aid. It happened near Avalon Pier in […]

By Herp News A Malaysian water monitor lizard was captured Friday afternoon at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Personnel from the Hawaii Air National Guard reported seeing a large black lizard running on its hind legs last Thursday.  Initially, base pest control staff was dispatched, but they were not […]

By Herp News This notice provides stockholders of Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. with information regarding the distribution paid on June 30, 2014 and cumulativ Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Forget marsupials, the world’s strangest group of mammals are actually those in the Afrotheria order. This superorder of mammals contains a motley crew that at first glance seems to have nothing in common: from elephants to rodent-sized sengi. Last week, scientists announced the newest, and arguably cutest, member of Atrotheria: the Etendeka […]

By Herp News Watersnakes, commonly seen in the lakes, rivers and streams of the eastern United States, are invading California waterways and may pose a threat to native and endangered species in the state, according to a study. Nearly half of California’s amphibians are considered Species of Special Concern or are listed under the state […]

By Herp News Byline: The Lizard all weather Tamar Class Lifeboat “Rose” launched on service shortly after 2pm on Wednesday 25th June 2014 in response to a mayday call received from a damaged rib which was taking on water. Page Content: The eight meter RIB Neptune with five people on board was taking on water […]

Researchers are learning a lot about extinct reptiles from how American alligators eat. From NatGeo: What happens when you throw bones to a group of American alligators? This isn’t a question for late night horror movies, but for science. Standing behind a safety barrier at Florida’s St. Augustine Alligator Farm, University of Tennessee paleontologist Stephanie […]

By Herp News Scaly creatures took over Wesselman Woods Nature Center and Preserve Saturday. Snakes, turtles, iguanas and other reptiles were on display for the second annual 'Reptile Roundup.' Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Animal welfare officers called to rescue a reptile from a tree in Thurso discover it was a cuddly toy nailed to a branch. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News PGA.com asked our Facebook friends about unique occurrences on the golf course. There were tales of reptile encounters, ill-timed duck hooks, seismic activity and even sasquatches. “While working in the pro shop we got a Big Foot costume and had a 6 foo 8 kid that also worked there run around the […]

By Herp News The Japanese-French restaurant comes from the owner of Room 11 and the Petworth Citizen. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Fitch Ratings assigns 'AAA' and 'AA' ratings to $179.4 million of new senior unsecured notes and $50 million of new mandatory redeemable preferred shares , res Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News A giant tortoise is checked in to an on-site clinic at Bristol Zoo after developing the symptoms of sinusitis. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

Check out this video “Pet Iguana,” submitted by kingsnake.com user Minuet. Submit your own reptile & amphibian videos at http://www.kingsnake.com/video/ and you could see them featured here or check out all the videos submitted by other users! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News A Manitoba cabinet minister said he and other Winnipeg drivers sprang into action upon seeing a woman try to help a turtle that was ambling across Portage Avenue this morning. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

By Herp News Moose, a cousin to the Komodo Dragon takes special handling and was one of the reptiles the audience was not allowed to touch. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links

Summer is always the busy season in the reptile world, with herpers headed off to the field, reptile expo season heating up, and baby reptiles and amphibians popping out left and right. We’ve been busy here at kingsnake.com as well, getting a whole peck of classified changes, updates and upgrades built, tested, and installed. As […]