Reptile & Amphibian News Blog
Keep up with news and features of interest to the reptile and amphibian community on the kingsnake.com blog. We cover breaking stories from the mainstream and scientific media, user-submitted photos and videos, and feature articles and photos by Jeff Barringer, Richard Bartlett, and other herpetologists and herpetoculturists.
Friday, June 20 2025
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Loving the close-up of this Southern Pacific Rattlesnake in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user goombaorigato ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! As always on Friday, we celebrate all of our venomous reptiles for their contribution to the world. It is our goal to help dispel the fears surrounding our beloved venomous creatures.

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Thursday, June 19 2025
A True Giant. This Komodo Dragon takes center stage in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cowboyfromhell s! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Wednesday, June 18 2025
What amazing colors Uros come in, like this ornate in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user plietz! Be sure to tell them you liked it here.
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Tuesday, June 17 2025
This awesome headshot of an American Crocodile in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user reptiletubsgets us in the mood to feel a little like Steve! One of two crocodilian species we can find here in the US! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!
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Monday, June 16 2025
This Florida Softshell is just posing perfectly in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Amazoa! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Friday, June 13 2025
This Hagen's Pit Viper wants to get up close and personal with you in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user knotsnake ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! On Rattlesnake Friday, we celebrate all forms of venomous reptiles to promote conservation of them world wide!

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Thursday, June 12 2025
This curious little Rough Neck Monitor is on a mission in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user sincitydragons! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Wednesday, June 11 2025
This Emerald Tree Boa in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user snakedawg81should leave you feeling green with envy! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!
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Tuesday, June 10 2025
This big beefy boy is giving us the stink eye in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user NateDogg98663! He has a whole lotta attitude! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Monday, June 9 2025
How cool is this pile of drymarchon in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user alanB! So much variety in coloration! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Friday, June 6 2025
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Beautiful picture of a Black-tailed Rattlesnake ( Crotalus molossus), found in Portal, Arizona, in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user erindonalson . Be sure to tell them you liked it here!
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Thursday, June 5 2025
So bright and brilliant, this Yellow Anaconda shines in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user mattf77 ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Last week a small batch of Tetra ReptoMin had a recall issued for potential salmonella issues. Below you will find the information on it.
The DOH advised consumers to check if they purchased the recalled products based on the UPC marking on the label and lot code printed on the bottom at the plastic container. The product is packaged in a plastic 1.56-ounce container with a green label and a Universal Product Code number 0 46798 78626 9 and a lot code of 951790. No other lots or product lines via Spectrum Brands are affected and may continue to be used.
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Hawaii residents may have purchased the recalled products at Walmart stores in the state or online via Chewy and Amazon. The DOH is notifying local stores to ensure that the recalled products are no longer available for sale, according to a news release.
As of right now, it appears that the recall is restricted solely to Hawaii, but we will keep watching to see if it spreads. For more information on the recall and what to do if you are impacted click here.
Wednesday, June 4 2025
Proving that good things come in small packages, this field caught ringneck shines in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cochran!
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Tuesday, June 3 2025
Can you guess why this Blood Python in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user 5ringswas named Peach? How gorgeous is she? SHAZZAM! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! No offense USPS!

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Monday, June 2 2025
This is a gorgeous corn snake in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user dallashawks ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! No offense USPS!

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