Another Southern California Rattlesnake Bite Death Occurred March 19 - Reptiles Magazine Southern California has the highest risk for rattlesnake bites due to denser populations that overlap snake habitat and year round recreational activity.

About 800 people are bitten by rattlesnakes in California each year, with less than five deaths on average. So far this month, two people in the state have died from rattlesnake bites. #rattlesnake #venom #venomous #socal #Reptilesmagazine #reptiles reptilesmagazine.com/another-sout...

New Forest Gecko Species From The Philippines Described - Reptiles Magazine The gecko, Luperosaurus alvarezi, is described based on two species collected from Sibuyan Island in Romblon Province in the Central Philippines.

A new gecko species found in the middle of the Philippine island archipelago. #gecko #newspecies #Philippines #Forestgecko #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/new-forest-g...

Eastern Coral Snake Information - Reptiles Magazine The venom of the Eastern coral snake is neurotoxic and affects the central nervous system. This leads to respiratory failure and paralysis.

Stoked about the views from the story I wrote about the Eastern coral snake. It didn't quite reach the 1 million page views of the rainbow snake story, but I'll take the quarter million. #easterncoralsnake #venomoussnake #virality #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/eastern-cora...

I’ve been following AntsCanada on YouTube for a short while now and am blown away at the vivarium ecosystems that YouTube superstar Mikey Bustos has built inside his home. Read the interview! @MikeyBustos #reptiles #reptilesmagazine #ants #boaconstrictors #desertiguana #smallturtles #MikeyBustos

207 Snake Species Are Cannibalistic, Study Says - Reptiles Magazine Cannibalism is a widely distributed behavior both in terms of species and geography and has been recorded on all continents where snakes occur.

That is a lot of species. Have you witnessed a cannibalistic snake event? #snakes #cannibalism #cannibalistic #cannibal #reptiles #reptilesmagazine #captivebred #wildsnakes reptilesmagazine.com/207-snake-sp...

King Cobras Distribute By Railroad In India - Reptiles Magazine The dispersal of these venomous snakes into towns and villages in which the snake may be not known to inhabit could pose a threat to both snakes and humans.

Snakes on a train? Why yes. The Western Ghats king cobra is moving in Goa India, via train, study says. #westernghats #kingcobra #venomoussnake #venom #India #reptiles #reptilesmagazine #snakes reptilesmagazine.com/king-cobras-...

Milk Snake Found In England After Escaping 15 Months Ago - Reptiles Magazine Mark Gordon-Hill’s pet milkshake escaped its enclosure 15 months ago in Donington, Lincolnshire, England and was found 15 months later.

Just a reminder to secure your enclosures. This milk snake may have made its home in the compost pile where it could shelter during the winter months in England. #Donnington #Lincolnshire #England #milksnake #petsnake #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/milk-snake-f...

Rattlesnakes Can Act As Seed Dispersers Study Says - Reptiles Magazine Seeds that have passed through the digestive tracts of the rattlesnakes remain viable and capable of germination for up to one year after they have left the snake’s gut.

Rodent eats seeds. Rattlesnake eats rodent. Seeds get dispersed. #rattlesnake #venomoussnakes #venomoussnake #diamondback #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/rattlesnakes...

The Green Anole Is Small On Price And Big On Personality - Reptiles Magazine The green anole has been a mainstay in the reptile hobby for decades.

Some tips on keeping a green anole. #anolis #greenanole #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/the-green-an...

Corn Snake Care Sheet - Reptiles Magazine Care sheet for the corn snake Pantherophis guttatus (Elaphe guttata).

The corn snake is easily one of the most popular snakes with reptile keepers. They are beautiful, docile and come in a variety of morphs and patterns. #cornsnake #reptiles #reptilesmagazine #ratsnake reptilesmagazine.com/corn-snake-c...

Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globe While Her Husband Attended A Reptile Show To Get A Bearded Dragon - Reptiles Magazine “I want to thank my husband, who couldn’t be here because we are getting a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey,”

Husband has priorities. . . #beardeddragon #GoldenGlobes #RoseByrne #reptiles #reptilesmagazine #reptileexpo reptilesmagazine.com/rose-byrne-w...

New Species of Calamaria Snake From India Described - Reptiles Magazine Calamaria mizoramensis was found in montane evergreen forests in the state and adds to the number of herpetological findings in the area.

New snake species #burrowingsnake #Colubridae #India #snake #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/new-species-...

Lesser Antillean Iguana Established On Prickly Pear East Island - Reptiles Magazine Since the translocation of the 33 iguanas five years ago, Prickly Pear East has seen a surge in the iguana’s populations.

Some good news for the Lesser Antillean iguana. #lesserantillean #iguana #Dominica #Anguilla #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/lesser-antil...

Zootopia 2 Spurs Online Sales of Venomous Blue Pit Viper in China - Reptiles Magazine The online sales of the blue Indonesian pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) apparently soared after the November 26 release of the movie.

Fads come and go. Let's hope this fad never got off the ground #Zootopia2 #blepitviper #venomous #venomoussnake #garthebluesnake Disney #disney #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/zootopia-2-s...

Trans-Pecos Rat Snake Natural History and Captive Care - Reptiles Magazine The Trans-Pecos rat snake is a unique species with their attractive coloration, docile nature, pink tongues and inquisitive eyes

Check out our care guide on the Trans-Pecos rat snake #transpecos #ratsnake #snakecare #reptilekeeper #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/trans-pecos-...

The African bush viper (Atheris squamigera) is primarily a rainforest dweller that is found in West And Central Africa. Photo by Mark Kostitch #viper #bushviperper #venomoussnake #westAfrica #venomous #reptiles #snake #snakesofinstagram #reptilesmagazine

50 Aldabra Giant Tortoises Released Onto the Seychelles' North Island - Reptiles Magazine The tortoises were quarantined and given clean bills of health. They were monitored and microchipped for the Seychelles tortoise census.

Hopefully these tortoises will enjoy their new island. #aldabratortoise #aldabragianttortoise #seychelles #tortoise #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/50-aldabra-g...

New Diploderma Lizard Species Discovered In The Hengduan Mountains of China - Reptiles Magazine The lizard has a khaki colored head with an olive colored stripe on the front and an olive colored strip at the back.

China's new species of mountain lizard #lizard #China #newspecies #reptiles #reptilelover #reptilesmagazine #agamidae #agamid #diploderma reptilesmagazine.com/new-diploder...

New Wolf Snake Species Named After Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin - Reptiles Magazine The snake is glossy black in coloration and can grow up to one meter in length, and feeds on reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals.

Researchers have discovered a new species of wolf snake and named it after the late Steve Irwin. #wolfsnake #steveirwin #crocodilehunter #India #colubridsofinstagram #snake #Reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/new-wolf-sna...

The November/December 2025 issue of REPTILES should be in your email box.
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Scientists Create Venomous Snake Antivenin with Help of Alpacas - Reptiles Magazine The scientists are looking for an antivenin that is less costly and has greater efficacy against more species of venomous snakes.

The future is a universal antivenin for venomous snake bites. And it seems to be getting closer. #venomous #alpaca #cobra #greenmamba #mamba #venomousnsake #reptiles #snakes #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/scientists-c...

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.

Have you lost a ball python in Pasadena, CA? #ballpython #lostsnake #InNOut #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/ball-python-...

Carpet Python Care Sheet - Reptiles Magazine Carpet Python care sheet

Check out this care sheet on the carpet python. #carpetpython #python #reptilekeeping #reptiles #snakes #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/carpet-pytho...

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.

Interesting study about lizards and fire. #lizards #skinks #australia #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/shingleback-...

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.

This is the first time these three colubrids have been found in Kosovo. #colubridsofinstagram #colubridsnakes #colubrid #Kosovo #reptiles #Reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/three-colubr...

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.

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 reptilesmagazine.com/scientists-c...

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.

A new species of leatherback turtle #chelonian #leatherbackturtle #seaturtle #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/32-million-y...

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.

Interested in keeping an Amazon tree boa? Read this article for more information. #amazontreeboa #boasofinstagram #snakes #reptiles #reptilesmagazine reptilesmagazine.com/expert-care-...

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.

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 reptilesmagazine.com/florida-fwc-...

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.

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 reptilesmagazine.com/burmese-pyth...