Urban Legend? Is There Any Evidence of a Green Anaconda Swimming in New Jersey’s Lake Hopatcong?
The green anaconda can grow to more than 20 feet in length and is considered the heaviest snake in the world.
Iowa Snake Breeder’s Application for Home-Based Business Permit Denied by City
Thompson can double the number of snakes he keeps, but cannot reduce the number by selling them.
Minnesota Snake Breeder Scott Nellis Passes Home Inspection
Scott Nellis can continue to breed certain snakes in his home-based business.
Herper Finds Smooth Green Snake in Unlikely Illinois Town
The state has labeled the smooth green snake as "in greatest need of conservation."
USARK Constrictor Rule Update: July 14, 2014
Deadline is July 24. Comment NOW
California Python Breeder Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Animal Abuse
School teacher became distraught after death of his mother and neglected his snakes.
Two Garter Snake Species Get Endangered Species Act Protection
Protections for these snakes will go into effect August 7, 2014.
Reptile Room at Australian High School Catches Fire
About 15 of 50 reptiles perish at Lilydale High School in Melbourne.
Burglar Caught on Camera Stealing $30K Worth of Rare Pythons
35 snakes were taken, including a pied tiger reticulated python worth $12,500.
The Snake Samba in Canada
Thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather each year to mate.
Python Ban Update: Now is the Time to Comment
Four large constricting snakes have already been banned.
Florida Man Arrested For Stealing 8 Pythons, 2 Boas and 2 Bearded Dragons
Police are looking for the second suspect who may have the reptiles in question.
The Memphis Zoo Welcomes Carl the King Cobra and a Prehensile-Tailed Skink
Carl, the king cobra is a new resident at the Memphis Zoo's Herpetarium.
Willow Smith Loves Snakes!
Daughter of Will Smith has been keeping snakes for more than six years.
USFWS Sued For Not Listing Kirtland Snake as Endangered Species
The small Colubrid snake is endangered in three states and threatened in two states in which it can be found.
Video: News Producer Frees Red Shouldered Hawk From Coils of Black Racer Snake
The black racer snake is a common prey item for the red-shouldered hawk.
The Deadly Snake Scene in Friday the 13th
Camp counselors weren't the only deaths in Friday the 13th.
New Wolfsnake Species Discovered in Cambodia
The wolfsnake lives in high altitude montane forests.
49 Herps Discovered in Southeast Asia
Decades of strife prevented herpetological expeditions in the Mekong region until the late 1990s, the WWF says in their report, "Mysterious Mekong."
Neonate Corn Snake Growth
As a high school teacher I am fortunate to have many different opportunities present themselves for unique educational experiences.
Climbing A Tree to Save an Eastern Indigo Snake
After four years of releasing the indigo snakes, the population is slowly returning to Alabama.
Bottled Cobras Found in Library Rubbish Bin in Hawaii
Cobra wine is a concoction that is sold to remedy certain ailments such as rheumatism and hair loss.
Snake Handling Pastor Cody Coots Survives Rattlesnake Bite
Coots is the son of Snake Salvation Star Jamie Coots, who died from a rattlesnake bite.
Titanoboa Would Still Crush This Newly Described Crocodilian
Recently discovered Anthracosuchus balrogus is dyrosaurid crocodile with a very short snout and large jaw muscles.
This Burmese Python Snake Massage Will Blow Your Mind
Philippine zoo offers snake massages.
Clarion Nightsnake Rediscovered on Mexico's Clarion Island
Hypsiglena unaocualrus has not been seen since it was first discovered in 1936.
Australian Python Eats Wallaby at Dinner Party
Dinner guests said the snake finished eating the wallaby in less than four hours.
NBA Player Scared by Snake in Texas Locker Room Before Western Conference Semifinal Game
News reports say the snake was a rattlesnake though San Antonio arena official says the snake was non-venomous.
Australian Voice Contestant Gets Pet Corn Snake Confiscated
Anja Nissen was 12 years old when she received a pet corn snake. It is illegal to keep in Australia.
Noted Indian Herpetologist Bhupathy Subramaniam Dies During Expedition
Subramaniam was well known for his work on python ecology in India.
Albino Kingsnakes Gain Foothold in Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are dealing with an abundance of albino California kingsnakes.
Snake on a Swiss Train Causes Passengers to Disembark
450 passengers evacuated as Swiss police capture non-venomous reptile.
Honduran Milk Snake Breeding Tips
Honduran milksnakes make for an interesting breeding project.
Firefighter Saves Boa Constrictor from Burning House
Michigan firefighter saves boa constrictor from burning house.
Translocated Burmese Pythons Return to their Everglades Home
Burmese pythons can find their way home from as far as 36 kilometers away.
Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Spends as Much as Seven Months at Sea in Dehydrated State
Hydrophis (Pelamis) platurus spends as long as 7 months in a dehydrated state.
