Reptiles

Wildlife & Nature

American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) are distributed across the southeastern United States, with the highest densities in freshwater wetlands of the Gulf Coast and A...

Animals & Wildlife

The largest snake recorded with credible evidence is a green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) measured at 5.21 meters (17 feet 1 inch) and 98 kilograms (216 pounds) by the Venezuelan...

environment

Invasive reptiles in Florida represent a long-term ecological challenge rooted in the state’s warm climate, extensive trade networks, and role as a global gateway. Nonnative l...

wildlife

In Kentucky, the largest snake commonly encountered by people is the eastern indigo snake, a nonvenomous colubrid that can exceed 6 feet in total length. This profile explains w...

pets

Deciding on a strange pet requires more curiosity than impulse.

wildlife

Snakes in Manitoba are mostly represented by a small number of native colubrid species, with the garter snake as the most widespread and commonly encountered. Only a handful of...

reptiles

The title of longest snake in America applies to native boas and pythons, not escaped reptiles of other origins. In the continental United States, the eastern indigo snake holds...

Celebrity Profiles

PetSmart is one of the largest specialty retailers for companion animals in North America, offering a broad selection of pets and related services. In its stores, you can common...

reptiles

Reports of a Webster lizard on the loose typically refer to a nonnative lizard, often a large green or brown species such as a tegus or similar lizard, seen in the Webster, Texa...

Animals & Wildlife

Instances of a snake eating a kitten are rare but documented, primarily involving large constrictor species such as African rock pythons or large boa constrictors. These events...