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A group of climbers accidentally discovers a biological phenomenon from 80 million years ago

Jaime Esteban — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:34:26 GMT

A group of climbers scaling a rocky cliff on Italy’s Mount Conero stumbled onto something extraordinary: fossilized tracks that point to a mass stampede of sea turtles nearly 80 million years ago.

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This is ‘lizard in a blizzard’ - Meet the reptile that was rescued after being buried in an East Coast snowstorm

Greg Heilman — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:06:57 GMT

A Providence, Rhode Island resident made a truly odd discovery while shoveling his driveway last week. Under 20 inches of snow a large black and white lizard, which has been identified as a tegu, tried to slowly crawl out.

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Neighbors in shock after crocodile attack: “I’m a dog owner. … My heart went out to them that their worst fear had come true”

Roddy Cons — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:13:07 GMT

In most parts of the world, dog owners rarely have to worry about their pets crossing paths with something bigger, stronger, and capable of doing real harm. For the most part, that is also true in Florida. However, for one unfortunate owner, that assumption ended in heartbreak after their dog suffered a gruesome death at the jaws of a crocodile.

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How did the snake cross the road? Illinois park officials shut down 3 miles of road for two months due to reptile traffic

Joe Brennan — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:53:17 GMT

For a few weeks each year, roughly 2.7 miles of road are shut down in Illinois’s Shawnee National Forest to protect many people’s worst nightmare: thousands of slithering snakes.

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How a world renowned snake expert’s desperate plea for his life almost cost a paramedic his license

Joe Brennan — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:29:02 GMT

I don’t know about you, but I’d drink a warm pint of anti-venom if it meant surviving a bite from a black mamba.

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Not your usual support pet: Man’s alligator gets him kicked out of Walmart

Greg Heilman — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:59:42 GMT

An alligator might not be the first animal that comes to mind when you think of an emotional support animal, but for the past four years Jinseioshi has been just that for Wesley Silva. The gator joined his menagerie of reptiles when a neighbor, who got the reptile as a gift, couldn’t take care of female reptile anymore and asked if Silva would take it.

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We planted this fruit tree and it turned out to be a snake magnet

Greg Heilman — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:18:32 GMT

Spain produces more olives and olive oil than any other country. So it should come as no surprise that all across the Iberian peninsula you’ll come across olive groves or find olive trees in people’s gardens.

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.

This iguana just gave birth to 8 babies and no male was involved: Scientists explain this rare case

Paul Reidy — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:14:31 GMT

A female casque-headed iguana at Telford’s Exotic Zoo in the UK gave birth to eight hatchlings without having any contact with a male. This rare event, often called a “virgin birth,” is due to a process called parthenogenesis.

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Scientists in China uncover a snake species rarely seen for a century

Joe Brennan — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:13:44 GMT

In a remarkable turn of events, a rarely seen snake species has been rediscovered in the Wuyishan Mountains in Fujian Province, China. The elusive creature, known as the Chinese mountain snake, had not been observed in the wild for over a decade, leading many to believe it was extinct.

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Dangerous turtle with jaws strong enough to break bones found in Washington park waters

Joe Brennan — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:35:18 GMT

Last week, the calm waters at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, on the eastern shores of Lake Washington, gave way to surprise when lifeguard supervisor Dani made a startling discovery beneath a dock. There, he found a colossal alligator snapping turtle, an unexpected and frankly unwelcome visitor to these parts.

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Kirkland Parks statement:

Last week, Dani safely removed this Alligator Snapping Turtle from under the dock at Juanita Beach Park 🐢. While they may look interesting, snapping turtles are invasive and can be aggressive. Their powerful jaws can cause serious injury, so if you see one, please keep your distance and alert a lifeguard or park staff.

Thanks to Dani, our lifeguard team, ACO Arnold and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for keeping the beach fun and safe for everyone!

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Meet the largest king cobra ever recorded in history

Joe Brennan — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:33:15 GMT

The cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world, and despite being native only to the Asian continent, it has become a symbol of fear the world over.

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Scientists are stunned after discovering 41,000 endangered turtles in a single spot

Joe Brennan — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:08:24 GMT

In a remote corner of the Amazon, conservationists uncovered an astounding secret: a single nesting ground teemed with over 41,000 giant South American river turtles. These threatened reptiles, known for their annual social gatherings on the Guaporé River, which marks the border between Brazil and Bolivia, had eluded accurate counting for years.

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Three family members catch a 12-foot python on the loose: “It pulled me to the grass”

Joe Brennan — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:50:10 GMT

A massive surprise unfolded recently in Prosperity, South Carolina, when a 12-foot, albino reticulated python weighing around 140 pounds was caught just steps from Mid-Carolina High School. Reports say the reptile had been spotted hanging around the area for weeks, prompting one man to take action.

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Rare snake species sought in Florida that hasn’t been seen in over 5 years

Joe Brennan — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:11:54 GMT

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently made the following plea to residents and visitors across the state: if they see a rainbow snake, then please make them aware. Such a request comes as the rare and stunning creature, known scientifically as Farancia erytrogramma, has not been spotted after almost half a decade of slipping into the shadows.

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Florida cyclist witnesses epic fight between huge alligator and giant Burmese python

Joe Brennan — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:41:09 GMT

On August 8, a cyclist pedalling through Shark Valley in the Florida Everglades stumbled upon a scene straight out of a nature documentary.

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We planted this fruit tree and it turns out that it’s a snake magnet

Greg Heilman — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:27:08 GMT

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.

The legend behind the world’s deadliest crocodile and why they’re trying to protect the species

Roddy Cons — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:56:02 GMT

A simple mention of the word ‘crocodile’ is likely enough to strike fear into most, so putting the term ‘world’s deadliest’ in front of it will hardly help matters.

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We planted this fruit tree and it turns out that it’s a snake magnet in the summer

Greg Heilman — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:20:29 GMT

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.

We planted this fruit tree all over the country and turns out that it’s a snake magnet in the summer

Greg Heilman — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:25:36 GMT

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.

We planted this fruit tree all over the country and turns out that it’s a snake magnet in the summer

Greg Heilman — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:02:43 GMT

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.

This is the reason most snake bites target the hand

Joe Brennan — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:20:48 GMT

Being bitten by a snake is, let’s be honest, the reason so many people are scared of the legless creatures. Folklore has turned the quiet and solitary animals that hide under rocks and catch mice into huge beasts that can eat an entire crocodile in one bite.

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A python struggled to shed skin on its head, so an animal lover stepped in to help

David Nelson — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:35:16 GMT

While most people know that snakes shed their skin, did you know that they also shed the front layer of their eyes, called the eye caps or spectacles?

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Saved from a huge python attack with only seconds to spare

AS USA — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:24:27 GMT

A video circulating on social media showing a group of friends hanging out by a river and interrupted by an unwelcome ‘visitor’ has gone viral. Although the origins of the video are unknown, it has attracted many viewers due to its startling content: a group of men taking a dip when a large python makes its presence known, indicating they are encroaching on its territory. In the video, one man is struck from behind by the snake and is sent flying into the water. This prompts his friends to look back at where he was sitting and quickly move away from the reptile as fast as they can.

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We planted this fruit tree all over the country and turns out it’s a snake magnet in the summer

Greg Heilman — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:00:32 GMT

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.

We planted this fruit tree all over the country and turns out it’s a snake magnet in the summer

Greg Heilman — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:31:58 GMT

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Clear clutter: Remove piles of stones, wood, or debris where snakes might hide.
Keep it clean: Mow grass, prune dense foliage, and avoid overwatering—snakes like cool, damp spots.
Control rodent populations: Fewer mice and moles means fewer snake snacks—and less reason for snakes to stick around.