Reptiles - Page 2

August 10

Reptile hunter climbs into apartment building dumpster to remove 16-foot python in Los Angeles

Joseph Hart, a 24-year-old reptile hunter, rescued a massive 16-foot female python from a dumpster in Los Angeles. He later named the female snake "Apples."

August 10

Reptile hunter removes 16-foot python from LA apartment building dumpster

Joseph Hart, sporting just jeans and a T-shirt, carefully removed the python from the apartment building dumpster in Los Angeles. (Credit: Instagram / @reptile.hunter)

June 11

Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip

National Guard Black Hawk helicopter executes dramatic mountain rescue of teenager bitten by timber rattlesnake while fishing in remote Avery County wilderness.

June 2

Florida motorcyclists injured after hitting six-foot alligator on highway

Two motorcyclists were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after striking an alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, Florida.

June 2

Motorcyclists hit 6-foot alligator on Florida interstate

Two motorcyclists reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries after hitting an alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. (WOFL)

May 10

Officials capture 2 alligators in connection with Florida canoer’s death

Wildlife biologist Christopher Gillette sheds light on the ‘tragic accident’ and issues a warning about alligator activity on ‘Fox Report.’

May 9

What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault

A recent University of Florida study found that one reason accounts for 96% of alligator bites - and it's not the fault of the reptiles. A ranking system of human actions reveals the details.

May 8

Florida woman killed in alligator attack: 'Defensive incident'

An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. (WTVT)

May 5

Man’s blood used to create antivenom for 19 deadly snakes

Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man's blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.

May 3

Florida homeowner finds 98 iguana eggs in backyard: 'It’s the most we’ve ever removed from one site'

Humane Iguana Control removed 98 iguana eggs from a yard in Miami, possibly a record, highlighting Florida's invasive iguana problem and how to fight it.