Reptiles - Page 47

July 10, 2019

Giant bullsnake found in Minnesota home’s bathtub, officials say

A 6-foot bullsnake gave a Minnesota family a startling wake-up call when they discovered the slithering intruder in their bathtub early Monday, officials said.

July 10, 2019

Chicago police spot nearly 5-foot-long alligator swimming in lagoon in popular park

A nearly 5-foot long alligator was found living in a lagoon in one of Chicago’s most popular parks Tuesday night and officials are not saying how the creature could’ve made its way there. 

July 9, 2019

Massive 16-foot python with nest of 50 eggs removed from Florida Everglades

A female Burmese python that stretched 16 feet long was found in the Florida Everglades over the weekend with its nest of nearly 50 eggs.

July 8, 2019

New York man charged after king cobras, hundreds of turtles found in home, officials say

A New York state man was charged after authorities seized hundreds of reptiles — including three king cobra snakes — in the "largest seizure of illegal reptiles in state history."

July 7, 2019

Connecticut police wrangle 6-foot snake wrapped around car engine

Police officers in Connecticut spent their Fourth of July not at a barbeque or backyard party, but wrangling a six-foot snake.

July 7, 2019

Florida man had baby alligator in front seat during traffic stop, police say

A Florida man who was found in possession of illegal drugs during a traffic stop also had a baby alligator bound with tape in his passenger seat, authorities said.

July 5, 2019

Massive 9-foot python that escaped last week found in neighbor's garden

A massive nine-foot python that escaped from its owner's home nearly a week ago has been found — in a neighbor's garden.

July 3, 2019

Florida man busted for reportedly feeding alligator resists arrest: ‘Maybe I'm Dr. Doolittle’

A Florida man who allegedly resisted arrest after being reported for illegally feeding an alligator he named Hank has described the 10-foot reptile as "a good friend" who "loves bagels."

July 3, 2019

Marine officials warn against exotic pets on North Carolina base after snakes found

U.S. Marines stationed in North Carolina have a new nemesissssss.

June 30, 2019

North Carolina wildlife rescue seeking bra clasps to fix broken turtle shells

Think twice before throwing out that old bra.