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.
Tuesday, September 9 2025
This lacerta is loving to lounge in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user krloucks . Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Monday, September 8 2025
They may be sassy but the beauty of a Tokay gecko is undeniable, like this one in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user stingray! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!
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Friday, September 5 2025
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! What a lovely shot of a Guarico Rattlesnake ( Crotalus durissus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user robnimmo ! 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.

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Thursday, September 4 2025
Here is to hoping this hatchling albino Siamese Crocodile our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user crocodilepaul helps you survive today!! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Wednesday, September 3 2025
I bet Barry White is playing in the background for this pair of Mocquard's Beauty Snakes in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user RandyWhittington ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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Tuesday, September 2 2025
How adorable is this Florida Softshell turtle 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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How adorable is this Florida Softshell turtle 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, August 29 2025
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Even this South American Rattlesnake's tail is rattling in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user Paradox_Herps ! 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, August 28 2025
Two for Thursday with this cute pair of Australian water dragons in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cochran! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!
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Wednesday, August 27 2025
Beautiful shot of a Grandis Day Gecko in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user uggleedog brightens your day! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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