Rescue Holds Fashion Show

An iguana rescue needs to expand, so is holding a fashion show fundraiser, with lizard-themed fashions. (News source.)

Snake Hunter / Venom Extractor

A Thai snake hunter / rescuer is profiled here.

A Florida man is setting up a facility (Reptile Discovery Center) where visitors can watch venom extraction. (News source.)

Turtle Stranding Season

Cold air and warm water make for stunned turtles off Cape Cod... (News source.)

Turtle Troubles

A man was sentenced for purchasing an illegally poached sea turtle for meat in the Caymans. (News source.)

A New Zealand animal rescue is running out of room for injured animals because of the number of turtles being dropped off -- the owners claim they never knew the turtles would grow. (News source.)

Snake Rescues

An eastern diamondback had a close call in Clearwater, FL. (News source.)

Five snakes and two chameleons were rescued and released in India. (News source.)

Snakes in the News

A Nigerian woman died after being bitten by a snake while fishing. (News source.)

University of Washington and Guam are collaborating on a brown tree snake research project. (News source.)

A UK vet is warning of an antivenom shortage for adder bites. (News source.)

The rare Tucson shovel-nosed snake may be starting a political battle soon, as the USFWS is evaluating its status. (Here and here.)

Rattler Wrangler

An Arizona man who rescues rattlesnakes is profiled here.

New York Reptile Rescue Vandalized

A vandal broke cages at a Jordan, NY, reptile rescue, releasing a 14-foot Burmese used in educational programs. The snake is still missing. (News source.) [What I'm not sure about is why the reptile rescue thinks they were just released and not stolen...]

Update: The python has been found... (New source.)

Gator Sanctuary

An alligator sanctuary is planned near Athens, Michigan, if the zoning commission permits. (News source.)