/tags/reptiles reptiles en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-04-10/a-florida-bill-to-increase-penalties-over-releasing-or-selling-venomous-reptiles-now-exempts-natives The FWC wrote the measure's language, announced it as a legislative initiative, and lobbied for it right before they announced Operation Viper, in which the agency busted people who were allegedly illegally selling venomous snakes. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-04-10/a-florida-bill-to-increase-penalties-over-releasing-or-selling-venomous-reptiles-now-exempts-natives Jessica Meszaros /news/2021-12-08/floridas-tegu-lizards-are-migrating-north-heres-what-this-invasion-means-for-the-states-wildlife Tegus have been reported in 35 Florida counties, including nearly every part of the greater Tampa Bay region. A new factsheet shows their presence is now established in several North Florida counties and as far north as Georgia. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:51:00 GMT /news/2021-12-08/floridas-tegu-lizards-are-migrating-north-heres-what-this-invasion-means-for-the-states-wildlife Jessica Meszaros /local-news/2021-05-12/fwc-to-pet-owners-tag-your-tegus-and-your-green-iguanas-too The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting events to help tegu and green iguana owners get their pets microchipped before July 28. After that date, owners would be breaking the law if their reptiles aren’t chipped and registered with the FWC. Wed, 12 May 2021 10:59:18 GMT /local-news/2021-05-12/fwc-to-pet-owners-tag-your-tegus-and-your-green-iguanas-too Robbie Gaffney /news/2021-04-29/floridas-new-invasive-reptile-rules-have-breeders-leaving-and-activists-rejoicing Florida’s Prohibited Species List now has 16 new high-risk nonnative reptiles added. They include Argentine black and white tegus, green iguanas, Nile monitor lizards, Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons, and green anacondas. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:05:18 GMT /news/2021-04-29/floridas-new-invasive-reptile-rules-have-breeders-leaving-and-activists-rejoicing Jessica Meszaros /2021-03-09/venezuelans-and-tps-rethinking-education-post-covid-19-and-a-new-ban-on-exotic-pets The Biden administration grants Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans. How to make education better post-COVID-19 closures. And officials have banned numerous reptiles as pets — will it make a difference in the battle against invasive species? Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:38:03 GMT /2021-03-09/venezuelans-and-tps-rethinking-education-post-covid-19-and-a-new-ban-on-exotic-pets Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Suria Rimer /local-news/2021-02-22/fwc-considers-banning-commercial-sale-of-tegus-green-iguanas The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering banning people from buying tegus and green iguanas to keep as pets. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:13:07 GMT /local-news/2021-02-22/fwc-considers-banning-commercial-sale-of-tegus-green-iguanas Robbie Gaffney /2020-10-08/reptile-breeders-respond-to-state-proposal-that-could-prohibit-pythons-other-exotics The FWC approved draft rules in July that would change the listing for “conditional” species, like Burmese pythons and Nile monitor lizards, to "prohibited." Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:22:29 GMT /2020-10-08/reptile-breeders-respond-to-state-proposal-that-could-prohibit-pythons-other-exotics Jessica Meszaros /2020-10-02/judge-tosses-out-reptile-law A case has been filed to challenge the constitutionality of a Florida law regulating the possession, breeding and sale of certain types of non-native reptiles. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:12:26 GMT /2020-10-02/judge-tosses-out-reptile-law News Service of Florida /news/2016-07-19/you-have-the-chance-to-decide-what-florida-should-do-with-venomous-reptiles Florida wildlife officials are asking the public for its help in deciding rules for venomous reptiles.Through an online survey, the Florida Fish and… Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:52:45 GMT /news/2016-07-19/you-have-the-chance-to-decide-what-florida-should-do-with-venomous-reptiles Sascha Cordner /2013-09-03/two-alligators-topping-720-pounds-each-caught-in-mississippi The massive reptiles, which were both caught Sunday, set new state records for heaviest male alligator. Each hunting team spent hours trying to bring the gators in. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:39:00 GMT /2013-09-03/two-alligators-topping-720-pounds-each-caught-in-mississippi Bill Chappell