Red Rock Canyon - An Outdoor Family... Dec 9, 2008
Visitors will also find a number of reptiles, small mammals and insects. Primitive Rocks Sit Over Newer Rocks. (Suite101.com)
Estate purchasers turn memories into cash Dec 3, 2008
Yes, even reptiles need love. Check out four photo galleries of holiday-costumed pets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
CALENDAR: Check out pet events throughout Northwest Indiana Nov 26, 2008
Northwest Indiana Bird Association is offering Sponsor-A-Pet, a program for those who want to help caged birds, ferrets and reptiles, but are unable to adopt ... The Northwest Indiana Bird Association has openings for birds, ferrets and some reptiles and farm animals ... The Northwest Indiana Bird Association is able to assist those who need to immediately find homes for any pet birds and ferrets, and some reptiles. (Munster Times, IN)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 3, 2008
Boy fed zoo reptiles to crocodile ... Boy fed zoo reptiles to crocodile. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Lakeview not much to look at Sep 20, 2008
Has Samuel L. Jackson been cursed by ornery reptiles. First, Snakes on a Plane, then Black Snake Moan, now Snakeview Terrace. (Boston Herald)
Frontenac fun for all Aug 25, 2008
Highlighting the reptiles on display was Dante, a 13-foot long, 70-pound python, who made headlines last June when someone vandalized his cage, setting him loose in Jordan. He only went about 50 yards across the canal where he was found sunbathing, said Diana Sleiertin, Dante's owner. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
N.I. Fair features lawn mower races Jul 22, 2008
THURSDAY At 3:30 p.m. Lime Creek Nature Center presents Let s Hear it for Herps with a program on reptiles and amphibians. FRIDAY Home Depot s Kids Workshop in the demonstration area in the All-Seasons Building starting at 1 p.m. until kids are gone. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Smithfield mobilizes to help May 20, 2008
With a background in reptiles, amphibians, birds and coral reef fish, he leads wildlife tours around the world. Davenport left Raleigh-Durham International Airport about a week ago with an entourage of about seven students and two professors to visit Vietnam, neighbors said. (News & Observer)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
The New England Herpetological Society is a nonprofit educational and social organization that was formed to teach and promote the conservation and preservation of reptiles and amphibians. It meets at the handicapped-accessible New England Wildlife Center at 500 Columbia St., Weymouth, the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information, go online to neherp. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
New bat species discovered in Mindoro Sep 18, 2007
According to Lim, the CBCPV team was conducting a survey of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians in Sablayan, when it found the unusual bat. The scientific description of the new species, Styloctenium mindorensis, was published last week in the Journal of Mammalogy. (ABS CBN News)
Clubs and shields take the offensive Aug 11, 2007
Reptiles were apparently favoured at the sale, with a 21-centimetre-high Remued vase embellished with a lizard, the animal possibly modelled by John Castle-Harris, fetching $8800 and two Mahood bowls with lizards going for $3720 and $4560. A 25-centimetre-high flannel flower vase by Castle-Harris brought $5520. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Celebrate canal in villages Jul 13, 2007
There will also be reptiles, alpacas and Lucille the mule. Doyle believes Lucille is from Warners. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Pet Turtle Linked to Infant Death Jul 9, 2007
A Salmonella strain identical to that from the brothers was isolated from the reptiles ... There is no reliable way to ensure that the reptiles do not harbor the bacteria, the agency said ... Reptiles are a well-established source of human salmonellosis; a study conducted during 1996-1997 attributed an estimated 6% of all human, laboratory confirmed, sporadic Salmonella infections in the United States (and 11% of infections among those under age 21) to contact with reptiles and amphibians. (MedPage Today)
Pet Turtles Pose <i>Salmonella</i> Danger to Kids Jul 6, 2007
Reptiles and amphibians, including turtles, account for about 6 percent of all Salmonella cases and 11 percent of cases for those under 21 ... "Reptiles and amphibians should be kept out of households with children less than five years of age," Sotir said ... "All persons who handle reptiles and amphibians should use hand washing and other hygiene techniques to keep clean after handling them," he added. (Forbes)
The Wildlife and Fairies Of Skye Jun 30, 2007
It is much easier to spot more exotic reptiles like the Boa Constrictor. But don t panic they re not roaming about wild. (Suite101.com)
Yard plan to halve size of wildlife crime unit angers campaigners May 24, 2007
It has seized more than 30,000 endangered species products over the last decade, including items made from tigers, rhinos, bears, elephants, reptiles, and musk deer. But under the proposals, the Yard wants to axe two civilian staff if "outside" money cannot be found. (Guardian Unlimited)
Around your town Apr 27, 2007
Here you ll find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Animal control: Flea market dogs carry risk Mar 24, 2007
Other flea market vendors who sell ferrets and reptiles say they don't have many problems. Jason Shoemaker who operates the "Reptiles Xing and More" said he doesn't get many returns. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
