The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a slew of tighter regulations on invasive reptiles. But reptile breeders, exhibitors and shop owners are saying they will ...

Between 1999 and 2010, more than 12 million wild-caught reptiles were imported into the U.S., and of those more than 9 million reptiles were imported through Florida ports, FWC says.

Pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards, oh my! Florida is moving to restrict 16 invasive reptile species that have wreaked havoc in the Everglades and across the state.

Of the 44 species of snake that are native to Florida, six are venomous. Here's a guide to identifying them and the harmless snakes they resemble.

Florida dad keeps 200 exotic snakes in converted garage — and some of them even sleep with his kids By . Katherine Donlevy. Published Nov. 16, 2024, 3:06 p.m. ET. This family is snake-charmed.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considers clamping down on import, ownership of non-native reptiles. This must be done to save native species.

A South Florida reptile dealer known as the “Lizard King” has pleaded guilty to selling thousands of illegally caught Florida turtles, shipping many of them to Asia. Michael Van Nostran… ...

Florida is banning the sale, ownership and breeding of 16 invasive reptiles, including green iguanas, several python species and tegus. However, anyone who currently owns a pet iguana or tegu won ...

Kevin Pavlidis, a professional python hunter, earns $50 for the first four feet of reptile and $25 per additional foot. He caught Florida's longest python — 18 feet and 9.75 inches — in 2019.

It also filed a 2010 petition seeking protection for hundreds of aquatic species in the Southeast, including many rare reptile species. These rare Florida reptiles include the Barbour’s map turtle, ...