On Thursday Customs officers seized dozens of reptile at the B&M International Bridge while someone tried to bring them into America. The animals were declared and during inspection officers found 52 live reptiles. According to authorities they did not have the proper documents required by CBP and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The snakes and lizards were turned over to the Gladys Porter Zoo. No charges have been filed yet against the traveler.
With all the tragic loss of life and property in Japan there is little talk about many victims that we will never see or hear of, those are not just the reptiles but all the animals. Japan has some beautiful snakes and while statistics may be impossible to come by I am sure there were many lost do to this natural disaster not including the habitat that was destroyed and will remain useless for years to come. I do not know at this time if there are any efforts to save the animals caught up in this or if there will even be any plans to but I for sure will be keeping and eye on the news and around the internet and up date someone if I find any information on the topic. Please pass this around and let everyone know while they are saying prayers for the Japanese people to also have a word for the Japanese animals as well.
A man is a prime suspect after bragging on FaceBook about a monster Alligator he killed. As it turns out the Alligator was discovered near a creek in Bastrop County about a week ago and Game Warden Fred Ensinger says it is illegal in Bastrop County to Kill Alligators. Of course the authorities being smart used the FaceBook postings to track down the man. His name was not being released because chances are he will only be charged with a misdemeanor. The Alligator was a large 11 1/2 feet long, nearly twice the size of the ones they are use to seeing in the area.
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An Alligator w2as found guarding 1.5 million dollars in pot near Helmet, California. Federal agents found the Alligator in a bathing pool as well as about 22 hundred plants. John Donna, the 29yo owner was arrested for cultivation and possession. The 4 foot long Alligator named Wally is not legal to own in California. The Alligator was caught by a trapper and has a new home at Forever Wild Animal Sanctuary.
Between 100 and 150 lizards were saved from a house fire in Chico on Monday. The homeowner reported that a Boa and a cat died in the fire which destroyed about 90% of the inside of the mobile home. Several engines responded to the fire and helped in removing the lizards. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A woman from O’Sullivan Beach stuck a python in the face of a 16 year old boy at 4pm on March 3rd at the Colonnades Shopping Center and demanded he hand over his cell phone. Police were called and the woman was arrested for theft, disorderly behavior and giving false details to police. The snake was confiscated and taken to the RSPCA.