A dead Crocodile was found in a subzero forest in N. Poland, Ca. Police are awaiting the outcome of the autopsy and say the owner could face up to 5 years in jail if he is found to have killed the Crocodile. Doctors looking over what they called the “female” Crocodile say there appears to be no signs of injury or malnourishment. According to them the animal appears to have been dumped there after its death.
Alligator found in Pa
On Monday just before 7pm police responded to a residents after receiving a call that a man had found an Alligator. When they arrived they found him holding the 3 foot lizard and quickly secured it with a dog harness. They transported it back to the station where it waited in a juvenile holding cell. An expert was contacted who is helping find the Alligator a new home. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bethlehem Police Department
Teen bitten by Brown Snake
An 18-year-old Deepwater man was bitten on the hand by an Eastern Brown Snake after trying to capture it from a shed on his property. When the helicopter arrived to airlift him they found him vomiting blood, The paramedic say it was clear he received a large dose of venom. The snake was captured but while being shown to paramedics it got out of the bucked and was not re captured. The man is still is serous condition at Bundaberg Hospital. The incident has prompted stern warnings from local zoo’s and wildlife experts who believe re3cent wet weather has driven wildlife closer to homes.
Indonesian man arrested for selling body parts
A man from Indonesia was arrested for the online sale of body parts of protected animals including Tiger skin and Crocodile genitals. If convicted he faces up to ten years in jail and the believe he may be just a part of a larger group of dealers in wildlife parts. There are less than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild which some of the confiscated parts belonged to.
Why did the toad cross the road?
About 500 Toads were helped by volunteers to cross A591 near Keswick in Cumbria but unfortunately about 200 of them did not make it. The the Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group said that the operation will go on for about 3 more weeks and is very important to the species as they come out of hibernation. The toads are crossing the road on their way to breeding ponds in Bassenthwaite. In a few weeks they will head back up the hill to cross the road again. On there way back the pack is not as big so the rescue operation is not necessary.
NY man sell’s Alligator to detectives.
Khang A. Vo of Syosset (seye’-AH’-seht) was arrested by the SPCA for attempting to sell an Alligator to undercover detectives. It all started when he put an add on Craigslist which was answered by authorities. He is expected in court on April third to answer charges for “Possessing a Dangerouse Animal ” He posted $250 bail <—-what a joke. The Alligator is going to be sent to an out of state sanctuary.
VIDEO: Turtles lead the extinction race
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) which DRN is a member of, is calling for more education for turtle Conservation. This week the Turtle Conservation Coalition said in their Top 25+ Turtles in Trouble report that turtles are the fastest disappearing species in the world. According to their report 48%-54% of all turtles and tortoises are threatened. 2011 has been designated as the year of the turtle. Those wishing to learn more can do so on the PARC Website