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Here is some great news for turtle lovers!
#greenseaturtle
#leastconcern
#reptiles
#turtles
#IUCN
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Green Sea Turtle No Longer Listed As Endangered - Reptiles Magazine
The marine turtle is now listed as Least Concern, thanks to decades of conservation efforts of the species.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/green-sea-turtle-no-longer-listed-as-endangered/
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Today’s Sleeping Configuration with Trevor and Beverley!
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I’ve been petting Liora like a house cat for several minutes, 10/10 recommend
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New species of marine reptile
#ichthyosaur
#UnitedKingdom
#ROM
#fossil
#Marinereptile
#jurassic
#RoyalOntarioMuseum
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New Ichthyosaur Species Discovered in England - Reptiles Magazine
The specimen was discovered by Chris Moore of Charmouth, UK. Moore then sold it to the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada in 2001
https://reptilesmagazine.com/new-ichthyosaur-species-discovered-in-england/
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Some great news for the Snot Otter in Ohio!
#Hellbender
#salamander
#ohio
#conservation
#captivebreeding
#snototter
#alwayswantedtosaysnototter
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91 Eastern Hellbender Salamanders Released In Ohio - Reptiles Magazine
The hellbenders into the waters of eastern Ohio, bringing the number of salamanders released since 2012 to 2,000.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/91-eastern-hellbender-salamanders-released-in-ohio/
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Do you keep an African dwarf frog? Are you interested in learning more?
#africandwarffrog
#frogs
#froglover
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Caring For The African Dwarf Frog - Reptiles Magazine
African dwarf frogs were first discovered in rivers, streams, puddles, and shallow ponds in various regions throughout Central Africa in the late 19th century.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/caring-for-the-african-dwarf-frog/
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A new poison frog species from Peru features polka dots and racing stripes.
#poisonfrog
#dartfrog
#peru
#newspecies
#frogs
#amphibians
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New Poison Frog Species Discovered in Peru - Reptiles Magazine
According to Ministerio del Ambiente - PerĂş, the frog is about 15 mm in length and is the smallest species in the Ranitomeya genus.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/new-poison-frog-species-discovered-in-peru/
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Have you lost a ball python in Pasadena, CA?
#ballpython
#lostsnake
#InNOut
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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Ball Python Found At Pasadena In N Out Burger Drive Thru - Reptiles Magazine
The snake was discovered by a restaurant employee, who brought the reptile to the Pasadena Humane Society.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/ball-python-found-at-pasadena-in-n-out-burger-drive-thru/
14 days ago
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Now is the time to herp Snake Road in Illinois.
#herping
#snakeroad
#Illinois
#snakes
#reptiles
#venomous
#frogs
#leopardfrog
#lizards
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Snake Road Closes in Illinois For Annual Herp Migration - Reptiles Magazine
The state is home to 35 snake species, including water moccasins, southern copperhead, blue racer, northern scarlet snake, to name a few.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/snake-road-closes-in-illinois-for-annual-herp-migration-2/
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Check out this care sheet on the carpet python.
#carpetpython
#python
#reptilekeeping
#reptiles
#snakes
#reptilesmagazine
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Carpet Python Care Sheet - Reptiles Magazine
Carpet Python care sheet
https://reptilesmagazine.com/carpet-python-care-sheet/
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Interesting study about lizards and fire.
#lizards
#skinks
#australia
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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Shingleback Skinks Can Detect Fires Before They Get Burned - Reptiles Magazine
An accidental burned lunch in a room at the Audobon Zoo has led scientists to determine that lizards can smell fire.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/shingleback-skinks-can-detect-fires-before-they-get-burned/
24 days ago
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This is the first time these three colubrids have been found in Kosovo.
#colubridsofinstagram
#colubridsnakes
#colubrid
#Kosovo
#reptiles
#Reptilesmagazine
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Three Colubrid Snakes Discovered In Kosovo For First Time - Reptiles Magazine
Colubrid SnakesThese colubrids bring the number of snakes in the country to 12, with 25 total reptile species found in Kosovo.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/three-colubrid-snakes-discovered-in-kosovo-for-first-time/
27 days ago
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Did you read that study that found microplastics in human reproductive organs and fluids? Well this study of the black mamba is similar, sort of.
#blackmamba
#venomoussnake
#venomous
#SouthAfrica
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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Scientists Can Monitor Pollution Via Black Mamba Scales - Reptiles Magazine
Snakes found in industrial and commercial areas had higher concentrations of metals than those found in nature reserves.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/scientists-can-monitor-pollution-via-black-mamba-scales/
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A new species of leatherback turtle
#chelonian
#leatherbackturtle
#seaturtle
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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32-Million-Year-old Fossil Leatherback Sea Turtle Is A New Species - Reptiles Magazine
Ueloca colemanorum was named by the Indians and the paleontologists who studied it. Colemanorum refers to the family who found it.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/32-million-year-old-fossil-leatherback-turtle-is-a-new-species/
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Bioactive enclosures help your reptiles to live their best lives.
#bioactiveterrarium
#bioactiveenclosure
#leopardgecko
#reptiles
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Study Says Leopard Geckos Prefer Bioactive Enclosures - Reptiles Magazine
The testing did determine that the leopard geckos showed a strong preference for the naturalistic enrichment, or bioactive enclosures.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/study-says-leopard-geckos-prefer-bioactive-enclosures/
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Hatchling sea turtles struggle from the moment they hatch.
#seaturtles
#sargassum
#florida
#chelonian
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Seaweed Barriers Threatens Sea Turtle Hatchling Pathways to Ocean - Reptiles Magazine
Sargassum seaweed are creating a barrier for hatchling sea turtles trying to get to the sea.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/seaweed-barriers-threatens-sea-turtle-hatchling-pathways-to-ocean/
about 1 month ago
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Such a tiny little tuatara-like reptile.
#tuatara
#littlelizard
#UniversityofBristol
#fossils
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Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae Spurs New Thinking In Lizard Evolution - Reptiles Magazine
Dating of the fossil puts it back 242 million years, which was during the Middle Triassic. This was a time before the dinosaurs appeared.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/agriodontosaurus-helsbypetrae-found-in-devon-england-spurs-new-thinking-in-lizard-evolution
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If you have lost or know someone's whose pet desert kingsnake escaped in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, it has been found.
#cambridgeontario
#kingsnake
#desertkingsnake
#lostpet
#lostpetsnake
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Desert Kingsnake Seeks Lost Owner In Canada - Reptiles Magazine
The snake was found in Lena Crescent September 7 and is being held at the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Nanticoke.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/desert-kingsnake-seeks-lost-owner-in-canada/
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Enjoy your retirement Mr. Uyeda!
#Honolulu
#honoluluzoo
#Hawaii
#zookeeper
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Honolulu Zoo's Reptile Keeper Dwain Oki Uyeda Retires - Reptiles Magazine
Oki arrived at the zoo in 1985, and started out in the bird department before he found where he wanted to be, with the zoo’s reptiles.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/honolulu-zoos-reptile-keeper-dwain-oki-uyeda-retires/
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Interested in keeping an Amazon tree boa? Read this article for more information.
#amazontreeboa
#boasofinstagram
#snakes
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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Expert Care For Amazon Tree Boas - Reptiles Magazine
With an edgy attitude and the potential to produce endless color and pattern combinations|!!| the Amazon tree boa is sure to keep you in suspense and always on your toes.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/expert-care-for-amazon-tree-boas/
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The USFWS is proposing to list the Southern hognose snake as threatened. It is seeking public comments.
#hognosesnake
#southernhognose
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USFWS Seeks Threatened Status For Southern Hognose Snake - Reptiles Magazine
The service wrote in the Federal Register that it wants to classify the snake as threatened.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/usfws-seeks-threatened-status-for-southern-hognose-snake/
about 2 months ago
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When invasive rats are removed from an island, native populations of lizards can thrive. Leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus maresi)
#Galapagos
#geckos
#Galapagosislands
#invasiverats
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Galapagos Gecko Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered - Reptiles Magazine
A tiny gecko once thought to have gone extinct on the Galapagos Islands’ Rabida Island has been rediscovered after live specimens that were collected in 2019 and 2021 were confirmed to be the elusive ...
https://reptilesmagazine.com/galapagos-gecko-once-though-extinct-rediscovered/
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Graduate student Noah Wilson has written an interesting article on the importance of snakes.
#snakes
#reptiles
#venom
#venomous
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Snake Myths And Misconceptions - Reptiles Magazine
Wildlife-human coexistence can be difficult. Wildlife can create challenges for humans such as threatening their safety, livelihood, and food sources. Challenges that wildlife face emerge from the exp...
https://reptilesmagazine.com/snake-myths-and-misconceptions/
about 2 months ago
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Floridians and herpers going to Florida, be on the lookout for the rainbow snake, as the FWC needs your help.
#rainbowsnake
#florida
#floridafwc
#snake
#snakenews
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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Florida FWC Seeks Rainbow Snake Sightings - Reptiles Magazine
The rainbow snake, also known as the eel moccasin, is a non-venomous colubrid snake that feeds primarily on eels.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/florida-fwc-seeks-rainbow-snake-sightings/
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The 10 day Florida Python Challenge recently concluded and woman dominated the field for the capture of these large constricting snakes.
#burmesepython
#Florida
#pythonchallenge
#FloridaEverglades
#invasivespecies
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Women Dominate 2025 Florida Python Challenge - Reptiles Magazine
This year’s challenge saw women dominating the field. Taylor Stanberry won the Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 with 60 pythons removed.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/women-dominate-2025-florida-python-challenge/
2 months ago
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Is 5 years in prison a good enough deterrent to smuggling reptiles?
#reptilesmuggling
#reptiles
#easternboxturtle
#threetoedboxturtle
#China
#chinesesmuggling
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Man Faces $250,000 Fine and 5 Years In Prison For Smuggling Box Turtles To China - Reptiles Magazine
The turtles were intercepted during a border inspection, where the reptiles were observed bound and taped inside knotted socks.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/man-faces-250000-fine-and-5-years-in-prison-for-smuggling-box-turtles-to-china/
2 months ago
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Evolution is a wondrous thing.
#australianmajorskink
#Australia
#inlandtaipan
#venomousnsake
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Australia’s Major Skink Has Evolved to Resist Snake Venom - Reptiles Magazine
The skink began to evolve with the arrival of elapid snakes to Australia such as the inland taipan and other species.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/australias-major-skink-has-evolved-to-resist-snake-venom/
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Secure your animals.
#reptiles
#massachusetts
#monitorlizard
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Goose, The Escaped Monitor Lizard In Massachusetts Is No Longer On the Loose - Reptiles Magazine
The lizard, named Goose, will now spend his days with Rainforest Reptile Shows, where he will receive the care that he needs.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/goose-the-escaped-monitor-lizard-in-massachusetts-is-no-longer-on-the-loose/
2 months ago
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Thank you Flagler County Fire Rescue’s Engine 40 and Battalion 40 for saving these hatchlings.
#seaturtle
#firefighters
#Florida
#leatherbackturtle
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5 Hatchling Leatherback Turtles Rescued From Florida Storm Drain - Reptiles Magazine
The hatchlings will be assessed and if given the all clear signal health wise, will be prepared for release back into the ocean tonight
https://reptilesmagazine.com/5-hatchling-leatherback-turtles-rescued-from-florida-storm-drain/
3 months ago
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Reptile moods... are enhanced with enriched enclosures
#reptiles
#redfoottortoise
#redfootedtortoise
#universityoflincoln
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Red-Footed Tortoises Experience Moods Similar To Humans - Reptiles Magazine
Those tortoises kept in enriched environments exhibited more positive behavior than those kept it sterile environments.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/red-footed-tortoises-experience-moods-similar-to-humans/
3 months ago
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If this fossil reptile looked like this, how crazy cool looking this reptile would have been.
#reptilefossil
#reptiles
#triassic
#unversitycorkcollege
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New Fossil Reptile Species Challenge Notion of Skin And Feathers on Reptiles - Reptiles Magazine
Rather than feathers, Mirasaura grauvogeli featured a plume of long outer protective layered structures.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/new-fossil-reptile-species-challenge-notion-of-skin-and-feathers-on-reptiles/
3 months ago
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Hopefully we can see these frogs throughout Southern California in abundance.
#california
#markTwain
#redleggedfrog
#frogs
#amphibians
#calaverascounty
#aquariumofthepacific
#nationalparkservice
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100s Of California Red-legged Frog Tadpoles Released Into Santa Monica Mountains - Reptiles Magazine
These releases have been ongoing for 10 years to help bolster populations of the California red-legged frog.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/100s-of-california-red-legged-frog-tadpoles-released-into-santa-monica-mountains/
3 months ago
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Why do some snakes have smelly butts?
#snakes
#reptiles
#blindsnake
#python
#WorldSnakeDay
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Snakes Have Smelly Butts To Repel Ants - Reptiles Magazine
These cloacal fluids are comprised of insecticidal carboxylic acids in the scent gland secretions of snakes that deter ants.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/snakes-have-smelly-butts-to-repel-ants/
3 months ago
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It is interesting how specific cells in the intestinal lining of the Burmese python help the large, constricting snake digest its larger prey.
#burmesepython
#burmese
#python
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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Burmese Python Intestinal Cells Help Digest Bones - Reptiles Magazine
The bone digesting cells, called enterocytes are also present in other python species, boa species and the Gila monster.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/burmese-python-intestinal-cells-help-digest-bones/
3 months ago
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Imagine a flying reptile the size of a seagull on your shoulder.
#pterosaur
#smithsonian
#fossils
#Arizona
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Oldest North American Pterosaur Discovered In Arizona - Reptiles Magazine
The winged reptile, Eotephradactylus mcintireae lived at the same time as dinosaurs and were the first vertebrates to fly.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/oldest-north-american-pterosaur-discovered-in-arizona/
3 months ago
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What do YOU know about tadpoles?
#tadpoles
#frogs
#toads
#amphibians
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The Secretive World Of Tadpoles - Reptiles Magazine
Did you know that science still doesn’t know about the tadpoles of more than half of all known frog species?
https://reptilesmagazine.com/the-secretive-world-of-tadpoles/
4 months ago
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Australia has a lot of venomous snakes!
#venomous
#australia
#venomoussnakes
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Top 10 Venomous Snakes Of Australia - Reptiles Magazine
There are 66 recognized species of venomous snakes on the continent. More impressive is the insane toxicity of some of Australia’s snakes.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/top-10-venomous-snakes-of-australia/
4 months ago
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Imagine a much larger
#gilamonster
#lizard
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
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New Monstersaur Species Named After Goblin Prince in The Hobbit - Reptiles Magazine
The raccoon-sized monsetersaurian is named Bolg amondol after the goblin prince in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit."
https://reptilesmagazine.com/new-monstersaur-species-named-after-goblin-prince-in-the-hobbit/
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These lizards need more time to adjust to changing climate.
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Pygmy Blue-toungue Lizards Take Longer to Acclimatize To Changing Temperatures - Reptiles Magazine
The current study suggests that the three lizard populations would need more than two years to acclimatize, depending on latitude of origin.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/pygmy-blue-toungue-lizards-take-longer-to-acclimatize-to-changing-temperatures/
4 months ago
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Check out this article on North American rattlesnakes.
#rattlesnakes
#reptiles
#snakes
#venomoussnake
#venomoussnakes
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11 North American Rattlesnakes - Reptiles Magazine
Rattlers remain awesome despite frequent persecution from humans.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/11-north-american-rattlesnakes/
4 months ago
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Here is our interview with Clint Laidlaw of
#ClintsReptiles
#reptiles
#influencer
#reptilesmagazine
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REPTILES Magazine Interviews Clint Laidlaw of Clint's Reptiles - Reptiles Magazine
Located in Springville, Utah, Clint’s Reptile Room is a unique educational facility dedicated to teaching the public about reptiles, amphibians, and other wonders of zoology.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/reptiles-magazine-interviews-clint-laidlaw-of-clints-reptiles/
4 months ago
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A 135-year-old first time dad!
#galapagostortoise
#galapagos
#tortoise
#zoomiami
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135-Year-Old Galapagos Tortoise Celebrates Father’s Day For First Time - Reptiles Magazine
Goliath hatched on Santa Cruz Island June 15, 1890. He was then brought to the Bronx Zoo July 23, 1929, where he lived until July 30, 1981.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/135-year-old-galapagos-tortoise-celebrates-fathers-day-for-first-time/
4 months ago
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If you lost your tegu neat California's Grant Lake, or know who did, read on.
#california
#tegulizard
#blackandwhitetegu
#Grantlake
#LOSTREPTILE
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Somebody's Pet Black And White Tegu Captured At Grant Lake In California - Reptiles Magazine
The seemingly healthy reptile will be held at Santa Clara County Animal Services until its rightful owner claims it.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/somebodys-pet-black-and-white-tegu-captured-at-grant-lake-in-california/
4 months ago
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Who loves a painted turtle? Photo by Jay Ondreicka
#paintedturtle
#turtle
#reptiles
#reptilesmagazine
4 months ago
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The removal of the invasive
#burmesepython
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#Florida
#pythons
#snakes
#Everglades
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More Than 3 Tons of Burmese Python Snakes Removed From Southwest Florida This Season - Reptiles Magazine
The program is dependent on male Burmese pythons that are outfitted with radio-telemetry to lead to reproductively active female pythons.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/more-than-3-tons-of-burmese-python-snakes-removed-from-southwest-florida-this-season/
4 months ago
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For years, rumors of virgin births have circulated the reptile community in the private sector spanning across many different species.
#parthenogenesis
#vranaussalvatorii
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Project Varanus salvatorii - Reptiles Magazine
When it comes to reptiles, it seems as though there is always another stone to turn over as we are always learning new significant information about them, such as the animals’ habitat preferences, die...
https://reptilesmagazine.com/project-varanus-salvatorii/
4 months ago
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If your reptile is in pain, take it to an exotics veterinarian.
#reptiles
#uromastyx
#reptileinpain
#reptilesmagazine
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Reptile Intelligence and Pain - Reptiles Magazine
If your reptile is in pain, it requires medical attention by a veterinarian and requires pain medication.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/reptile-intelligence-and-pain/
4 months ago
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Indian reptile smuggler arrested in Mumbai
#illegalwildlifetrade
#smuggler
#spidertailedhornviper
#Asianleafturtle
#indonesianviper
#venomousnake
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47 Venomous Snakes, 5 Asian Leaf Turtles Seized by Indian Customs - Reptiles Magazine
The venomous snakes included three spider-tailed horned vipers, known to use luring to capture birds, and 44 Indonesian pit vipers.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/47-venomous-snakes-5-asian-leaf-turtles-seized-by-indian-customs/
5 months ago
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A study from the University of Vermont shows how wildlife underpasses help reduce amphibian mortality.
#amphibian
#roadmortality
#frogs
#salamanders
#universityofvermont
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Wildlife Underpasses Reduce Amphibian Deaths, University of Vermont Study Says - Reptiles Magazine
Wildlife underpass tunnels can reduce the deaths of amphibians, while helping to bolster the ecosystems in which these animals live.
https://reptilesmagazine.com/wildlife-underpasses-reduce-amphibian-deaths-university-of-vermont-study-says/
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