Gharial Problem

Reintroduction of new gharials to the Chambal is on hold, until biologists can adequately determine why the species is dying off there. (News source.)

Snake Hunting

Notes on a video of some snake hunters in the Mississippi Delta region here.

Pesticides Affect Gators

Chemical pollution is leading to sterilization in alligators, and leads to questions about how much it affects us. (News source.)

Sermons for Sea Turtles

Malaysian mosques are planning to urge Muslims to protect endangered sea turtles and not poach the eggs. (News source.)

Girl Killed by Crocodile

A 14-year old girl in Zambia was killed by a crocodile while washing plates on the lake shore. (News source.)

Egg Thieves Arrested

Three men have been arrested for stealing alligator eggs from a Louisiana gator farm. (News source.)

Pygmy Rattler Bite

An interesting letter to the editor from a Florida parent documenting the events of his son's bite by a pygmy rattlesnake here.

He Seeks to Inspire...

(News source)

Pro-Coqui

A commentary here pro-Coqui in the Hawaiian frog wars.

Snake Farm Fire

The Texas Snake Farm (New Braunfels) had a fire go through an animal house near the main building. (News source.)

Croc vs Zebra

Photo essay here.

Turtle Seizure

87 painted turtles were confiscated when they were shipped into the European Union without proper paperwork, where they require a permit. (News source.)