Repticon set for Tampa on February 22 and February 23
Repticon brings the amazing world of reptiles and exotic animals back to Tampa on February 22 & 23, 2020, opening to the public at 10 a.m. with a fun and educational exposition suitable for all ages and personalities. More...
Discovery sets premiere of ‘Venom Hunters’ for February 17
“Venom Hunters” is coming to Discovery Every year, venomous snakes kill over 100,000 people and hospitalize thousands more. Despite this staggering number, the deadly venom is also used to save lives More...
South Carolina copperhead is first snake positive for Snake Fungal Disease in state
A copperhead snake found in Spartanburg County has tested positive for the fungus, Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola, a fungus linked to Snake Fungal Disease (SFD). Copperhead snakeImage/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service This More...
Australian pilot Braden Blennerhassett makes emergency landing: ‘I’ve got snakes on plane’
Art imitating life imitating art. Move over Sam Jackson, Australian pilot Braden Blennerhassett has now lived it. Blennerhassett made an emergency landing during a flight in Australia, reportedly telling air traffic More...
Vietnam: snakes on a plane…er…train
Railway officials have discovered snakes on a train in Vietnam — highly venomous king cobras in bags under a seat. Railroad official Pham Quynh says passengers were terrified when four cloth bags containing the More...
