Reptiles - Page 4

February 16, 2025

'Unwanted hitchhiker' found in grocery store's banana shipment 'a first' for conservation agency

A mildly venomous snake was reportedly found in a banana shipment at the Market Basket grocery store in Manchester, New Hampshire, over the weekend.

November 21, 2024

Hawaii store employees discover 2-foot snake in Christmas tree shipping container

Staff at a Hawaii store discovered a two-foot snake inside a shipping container of Christmas trees. The snake was captured and is being safeguarded in Hilo.

November 14, 2024

Arizona firefighters remove boa constrictor from pickup truck: 'Unusual call'

The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to an odd call on Wednesday after a man discovered a large boa constrictor sticking its head out from under his pickup truck.

November 12, 2024

A look at the world's longest snake which measures over 32 feet, a record-breaking slithering serpent

Snakes range greatly in size. The world longest snake is the reticulated python. The longest ever found in the species measured a whopping 32 feet, 9.5 inches long.

October 8, 2024

CBP beagle sniffs out bag carrying over 2 pounds of snake meat at Virginia airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialist beagle Freddie sniffed out a bag that contained over two pounds of snake meat carried into the country from West Africa.

September 24, 2024

Beloved Australian chicken with famous name tossed into alligator pen, shocking wildlife park visitors: report

A New South Wales, Australia man pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty after tossing a chicken named "Betty White" into an alligator pen at a wildlife park.

September 17, 2024

Florida annual python challenge removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state

The Florida Python Challenge winners were announced this week after snake wranglers captured nearly 200 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

September 17, 2024

SEE IT: Iguana removed from fireplace in Florida home: 'End up anywhere'

One determined iguana was removed from a Florida homeowner's fireplace over the weekend, with the professionals recommending civilians avoid the invasive species.

September 17, 2024

Iguana removed from Florida fireplace: 'Let's see what happens'

Michael Ronquillo of Humane Iguana Control removed this reptile from a Florida fireplace over the weekend, saying he isn't surprised as "iguanas can pretty much end up anywhere." Credit: Humane Iguana Control

September 14, 2024

Florida officials wrangle 8-foot alligator found on front lawn

The Lee County Sheriff's Office said it assisted Florida Fish & Wildlife in relocating the gator that showed up in a Bonita Springs yard. (Credit: Facebook/ Lee County Sheriff's Office)