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The internet has given herpers a unique opportunity to see how reptiles and amphibians are portrayed by the media in different cultures around the world. Below are the latest reptile and amphibian headlines in the mainstream media. If you see an interesting article in the news that is not listed here, please make sure to submit it by clicking here.

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Recent News Items...   Burmese pythons squeezing the life out of Everglades - Sydney Morning Herald IN THE southernmost part of the Florida Everglades things have taken a wild turn Tue Jan 31, 2012 - Hits: 33 (Report Dead Link?)   Men cited for having illegal snakes - WJXT Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE Fla Investigators with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have cited to Jacksonville men for having illegal snakes at their Bayard home Tue Jan 31, 2012 - Hits: 23 (Report Dead Link?)   Ancient Crocodile Wore Shield on Its Head - LiveScience.com A giant prehistoric crocodile once bore a shield on its head an ornament never before seen on these reptiles that may have been used to intimidate enemies and attract mates researchers say Tue Jan 31, 2012 - Hits: 23 (Report Dead Link?)   Snakes Wreak Havoc In Florida Everglades - Sky News Giant snakes appear to be wiping out the mammal population of Floridas Everglades it is being warned Tue Jan 31, 2012 - Hits: 14 (Report Dead Link?)   Carpet snake devours pet chicken - Fraser Coast Chronicle ITS a scenario few pet owners would ever wish to experience a huge python eating one of their beloved chickens Sun Jan 29, 2012 - Hits: 45 (Report Dead Link?)   Fire Crews Rescue 17 Pets From Home Fire - MyFox Phoenix BUCKEYE Ariz Fire erupts at a Buckeye home sending a billow of black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles on Sunday Sun Jan 29, 2012 - Hits: 35 (Report Dead Link?)   Nearly 1500 Live Turtles Found in Smugglers Luggage - NBC 6 Miami Authorities believe the protected reptiles were bound for illegal pet markets Thu Jan 26, 2012 - Hits: 62 (Report Dead Link?)   Reptiles as pets creep into favour - Cumberland Courier Newspapers ONLY 15 years ago it was illegal to own a pet reptile in NSW They were generally described as creepy and slimy creatures sometimes even labelled evil Thu Jan 26, 2012 - Hits: 60 (Report Dead Link?)   An act of kindness - Boyertown Berk Montgomery Newspapers When Mary Archer donated land along Route 724 in Cumru Township in 1953 to be used for the Berks Animal Rescue League ARL she may not have realized the impact of her act of kindness Wed Jan 25, 2012 - Hits: 56 (Report Dead Link?)   RI mulls ban on dangerous reptiles - Boston.com PROVIDENCE RIPythons alligators and crocodiles would no longer be welcome in Rhode Island under a proposal to outlaw possession of the large reptiles Wed Jan 25, 2012 - Hits: 59 (Report Dead Link?)   Five Venomous Snakes Alligator Seized From Apartment - NBC 6 Miami A redspitting cobra puff adder and rattlesnake among them Wed Jan 25, 2012 - Hits: 62 (Report Dead Link?)   Everglades Snake Situation Prompts Federal Import Ban of Burmese Pythons and Three Other Snakes - The Inquisitr US officials have announced a ban on imports of four types of snakes after years of unsuccessful efforts to eradicate the giant reptiles from Everglades National Park in Florida and from other ecologically sensitive areas Wed Jan 18, 2012 - Hits: 166 (Report Dead Link?)   Geodes reptiles to share spotlight with eagles for 2 days - Keokuk Gate City Daily The 28th annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days in Keokuk this weekend will feature something old as well as new Wed Jan 18, 2012 - Hits: 73 (Report Dead Link?)   Reptiles and reading all about it - Northern Rivers Echo Libraries may traditionally be quiet but they are anything but dull Wed Jan 18, 2012 - Hits: 57 (Report Dead Link?)   6 sentenced for dealing in exotic reptiles - EastDay.com A 24yearold woman was sentenced to two years in prison with a twoyear reprieve yesterday for buying and selling two Siamese crocodiles which are on Chinas list of wild animals under firstgrade protection Wed Jan 18, 2012 - Hits: 99 (Report Dead Link?)   Add News Item | Today's News | This Week's News | Weekly Archives | Get Headlines by Email!

Press Releases

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Reptile & Amphibian Press Releases...   Americas Family Pet Expo Returns to Orange County April 2022 2012 - Showcasing thousands of pets products and the people who love them 2012-01-12 - Hits: 66   Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Now Available to 7th and 8th Grade Teachers - The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program established by the Pet Care Trust is expanding to include 7th and 8th grade teachers as eligible for funding for classroom pets and supplies 2012-01-06 - Hits: 82   Pet Care Trust Names New President - Brent Weinmann CEO of Vitakraft Sunseed Inc has been selected to take over as President of The Pet Care Trust after Lew Sutton steps down after 9 years of service 2011-11-12 - Hits: 170   Pets in the Classroom Program Awarded 10000 Grant by William H Donner Foundation - The Pet Care Trust was selected to receive a grant of 10000 for the Pets in the Classroom Program from the William H Donner Foundation 2011-10-20 - Hits: 218   Pet Care Trust Sees Big Boost in Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Applicants - The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program established by the Pet Care Trust has seen an increase in grant requests since the inclusion of Petco and PetSmart coupon programs 2011-10-08 - Hits: 308   World Pet Association Announces Matsui Award Recipient at SuperZoo Trade Show - Recipient of the Matsui Award an award honoring lifetime contributions to the pet industry named during the World Pet Associations SuperZoo pet industry trade show 2011-09-29 - Hits: 365   World Pet Association Announces Winners of 2011 Groomer SuperShow Hosted at SuperZoo - Every Year the World Pet Association hosts grooming contests at SuperZoo a pet industry trade show The World Pet Association is pleased to announce the winning groomers of the 2011 SuperZoo Groomer SuperShow 2011-09-29 - Hits: 452   SuperZoo Draws RecordBreaking Amount of Exhibitors and Attendees at 2011 Show - SuperZoo the threeday pet industry trade show experienced another recordbreaking year at the 2011 show recently hosted by the World Pet Association 2011-09-27 - Hits: 366   The World Pet Association Positively Impacted Communities through Americas Family Pet Expo - The Oldest Nonprofit Organization in the Pet Industry Facilitated Pet Adoptions Raised Funds and Provided Animal Education through its Annual Show for Families and Pet Enthusiasts 2011-09-09 - Hits: 451   2011 SuperZoo Trade Show to be RecordBreaking Event - The threeday pet industry trade show hosted by the World Pet Association sees a significant increase in attendees and exhibitors at what is already one of the largest National shows for pet retailers 2011-09-07 - Hits: 586   Pet Industry Businesses and Organizations Unite to Help Promote Proper Pet Care to Todays Youth - The World Pet Association and other businesses donate space and supplies to raise funds for the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program during Americas Family Pet Expo 2011-09-06 - Hits: 519   Exo Terras New Moss Mats Provide a NaturalLooking Alternative to Sand and Pebble Substrates - When it comes to substrates for reptile and amphibian habitats sand and pebbles are used by some pet owners But sometimes a softer and less gritty option is desired Extremely natural looking Moss Mats are an ideal choice of substrate for all ty 2011-09-02 - Hits: 493   Pets in the Classroom Program Launches New Petsmart and PETCO Teacher Grant Program - The Pet Care Trust with the help of Petsmart and PETCO expands the Pets in the Classroom grant program to offer teachers with more options to obtain funding for classroom pets as well as essential supplies 2011-08-21 - Hits: 521   World Pet Association CoHosts Inaugural Pet Industry Executive Summit in Conjunction with SuperZoo - The World Pet Association Pet Industry Advisory and Pet Product News International magazine partner to provide pet retailers manufacturers distributors and media professionals with an outlet to discuss industry challenges and find solutions 2011-08-17 - Hits: 780   Add New Release | Today's New Releases | This Week's New Releases | Weekly Archives

New Products

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New Reptile & Amphibian Products...   The Gecko Egg Organizer - Your Gecko Guy Gecko Egg Organizer Here at Your Gecko Guycom we are proud to announce the gecko egg organizer GEO This was a long time in the making with yea... 2011-08-16 - Hits: 814   Designer Morphs 2nd edition Ball pythons amp Boa Constrictors - Big Reptile World All new updated hardback edition 2010 The most complete guide to all known mutations variations and multigene designermorphs of Ball pythons amp B... 2010-10-12 - Hits: 1322   Pet Cremains in Glass - Pet Cremains in Glass New Business Pet Cremains in Glass Displays the Ashes of Beloved Pets in 100 Recycled Glass Sculptures Columbus OH Aug 3 2009 After losing a belov... 2009-08-04 - Hits: 1883   Premium Folding Crates - PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions PetsVentura new Premium Folding Crates Handy Folding Crate is Ideal for Dogs of All Ages The only crate you will ever need Perfect for Puppies to... 2009-07-29 - Hits: 1818   SturdiBox Foldables - Sturdi Products SturdiBox Foldables The Incredible MULTIPURPOSE watertight box Now with a SNAP Closure Waterproof and built to last the SturdiBox is ideal for hu... 2009-04-21 - Hits: 1654   SUPER CLEANING PADS - New Age Development LLC Bulk whole sale only Magic Cleaning Pads are on sale now until February 15th 2009 Regularly 100 or more per case Exactly like Mr Clean Eraser for 40 ... 2009-01-27 - Hits: 1878   100 Pet Friendly Spring Water - Epetwater.com 100 Pet Friendly Spring Water is bottled pet water derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth... 2008-03-18 - Hits: 2172   Break Down Caging - Jungle Habitats Plastics NEW BREAKDOWN DESIGN 38quot Thick XPVC Assembles in minutes CNC Machined for precision Breakdown design means lower shipping Black or Whit... 2008-01-19 - Hits: 1949   Magic Cleaning Pads - Matony Products, LLC Magic Cleaning Pads are great for cleaning cages crates aquariums all surfaces with water only Gets out the hardest marks Grime and stains Exactly lik... 2007-11-01 - Hits: 3165   Kemps JURAGON Egg Incubators - Kemp's Reptile Incubators Kemps is proud to offer the first amp only Reptile Egg Incubator that duplicates Mother Nature Until now reptile incubators with the features of the M... 2007-08-31 - Hits: 3151   CagesByDesigncoms new Majestic Enclosures line of bird and reptile habitats - CagesByDesign.com CagesByDesigncoms new Majestic Enclosures line of bird and reptile habitats offer more viewing area than ANY OTHER furniturestyle cage system on the m... 2007-08-16 - Hits: 3966   Pet Alert Fire Rescue Emergency Window Decals - Pet Safety Alert Inc. The 4quot x 5quot Pet Alert decals are printed with a bright vibrant red and white color for EZ eye catching visibility and are made of a strong durab... 2007-07-15 - Hits: 2602   SF48 Neodesha Series PVCX Caging - Jungle Habitats Plastics These cages are a Tribute to the old slant front Neodesha cages I have been working and toying with designs to make these for two years now After Two... 2006-12-13 - Hits: 5151   Naturalistic 3D Backgrounds - AquaTerra From nature to your home AquaTerra 3D backgrounds are among the most realistic natural habitat backgrounds in the industry today The backgrounds are i... 2006-12-12 - Hits: 3906   Home Cleaning Kit - Healthypetnet Pet Safe Products Try all of the safe and effective Microbest Home Cleaning Products at a SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE SAVE UP TO 20 All products ar... 2006-12-01 - Hits: 2614   Add New Product | Today's New Products | This Week's New Products | Weekly Archives

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