When the results from skin tests came back, they revealed snake fungal disease, caused by Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, an ...

Three novel fungal pathogens were identified in sick reptiles in South East Queensland, Australia, between April 2023 and September 2024. These pathogens cause severe disfiguring skin lesions, leading ...

A local family opens a wild reptile zoo over the weekend. The Jorgenson family opened the SRD Wild Reptile Adventure in Downtown Pocatello. The business has been around for the last 15 years but never ...

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — You often hear about animal shelters dealing with the overpopulation of stray dogs and cats. But what about those that aren’t soft and fluffy but rather smooth and scaly? The ...

LEXINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A long weekend brings families out to enjoy forests and fields, and along with that, some want to bring home a new friend. But, as you might imagine, there are laws about that, ...

University of Queensland researchers say Australia's reptiles are at risk of extinction because a little understood fungus is ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

Dr. Dave takes friends on wild expeditions where fun and laughter are the destination! He performs at birthday parties and ...

As both a highly invasive species and a wildly popular pet amongst reptile hobbyists, red-eared sliders are everywhere. Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few hanging ...