Reptiles

World 10 hours ago

Australian girl, 12, killed by crocodile while swimming in creek

The body of a 12-year-old girl was discovered in Northern Australia after she went missing while swimming Tuesday. Police confirm her injuries are from a crocodile.

Mexico 1 day ago

Mexico evacuates turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches

The Mexican government began evacuating sea turtle eggs from beaches Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which is currently barreling across the Caribbean.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

Sly alligator lurking under Publix shopping carts caught on video in South Carolina

An alligator was spotted outside a Publix grocery store in South Carolina before being successfully removed by the state's Department of Natural Resources officials.

North Carolina 4 days ago

Giant alligator lunging at cars in NC road shooed away after firefighters take clever approach

Firefighters in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina, used a unique method to deal with a massive 12-foot alligator that decided to take over a local road.

Florida June 21

Florida man bitten in 'extremely rare' alligator attack has part of arm amputated

A 31-year-old man has lost part of his arm after being attacked by an alligator in Lake Monroe in Sanford this week, Florida officials say.

Reptiles June 21

Goodwill employees got more than they bargained for after finding hidden 4-foot-long snake in book box

A donated box of books at a Virginia came alive after a worker stumbled upon a 4-foot-long snake inside it, forcing them to call animal control.

Australia June 19

Video shows poisonous snake curled up on bed among child’s stuffed animals in Australia

An Australian snake removal company stepped in to transport a red-bellied black snake, which is poisonous, from a child's bed to another location.

VIDEO June 19

Australian family discovers venomous snake in child’s bed

An Australian family discovered a red-bellied black snake curled up with stuffed animals on their child’s bed, which was removed and transported to another location. (Bryce Lockett via Storyful)

Reptiles June 15

Newly released bodycam footage reveals aftermath of Florida alligator attack that left woman dead

Newly released body camera footage from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows the scene after a deadly alligator attack last year.

Florida June 10

Video shows Florida deputy use a broom to sweep gator away from restaurant

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office in Florida responded to an alligator in front of a restaurant last week, which was ultimately moved to the woods with the help of a broom.