Alligators are among the most fascinating and mysterious reptiles on Earth, a perfect combination of ancient lineage and surprisingly complex behaviors. These predators often seem prehistoric, thanks ...

Green iguanas are mostly plant-eaters. Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey. Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails. They ...

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WTOC) - Warmer weather means alligators are crawling around the Lowcountry. While the reptiles tend to mind their own business, it’s important to take caution around them. With ...

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.

GAINESVILLE — Captive wildlife breeders, exhibitors and owners traveled from across the state on Tuesday morning to the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville to voice concerns ...

WEBVTT BEAUTIFUL. >> DOES ANYONE FIND SNAKES BEAUTIFUL? FOR MOST PEOPLE, A SNAKE IN THE GRASS, OR IN THE WOODS, OR WORSE, IN YOUR HOUSE, IS NOT THOUGHT OF AS A GOOD THING OR IT OTHERS FEEL THAT SNAKES ...

The Monroe Reptile Zoo hosted visitors for the last time Monday after 30 years of delighting families with its collection of snakes, turtles and alligators.

Nile monitors are classified as invasive and are not protected in Florida except under anti-cruelty laws, according to the ...

State wildlife officials are considering tighter rules for owning venomous reptiles or possibly banning ownership altogether. ``We have had a couple of escapes of venomous reptiles of cobras in the ...

Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island. A man spotted the cold-blooded reptile from his driveway and quickly brought it inside on Tuesday.