At about 6.30pm (AEST) yesterday it was reported that a man swimming in Beening Creek when he was attacked by a Crocodile and fending off the Croc by punching it in the head. He sustained wounds to his hand and wrist that were not life threatening according to police. The Department of Environment and Resource Management is currently investigating.
Category Archives: Reptiles
Officer FIRED! over Cobra pictures
Animal Control Officer Rich DuBarton was fired Friday for releasing pictures and the video you see above to the media. “I guess he didn’t like someone stealing his thunder,” Said DuBarton about the incident. He was yelled at over the phone for releasing the picture and then on Friday received a termination letter listing no reason for the termination. He also claims that Carol Wagner director of the Health dept told officers last year not to warn resident about 5 cases of rabies. DuBarton also said “I’m an animal control officer,” DuBarton said. “I’m supposed to educate the public. No one ever told me I wasn’t allowed to.” He is also a certified police K9 instructor and Animal Control Officer for Bergen County.
Florida “No more funding for gater meat program”
The state of Florida is set to cut funding for there Alligator meat marketing program in an effort to close a rather large budget gap. The Alligator programs main goal was “determining distribution channels for sales of alligator products,” and helping Florida alligator farmers compete on the international market.
Pet snake nearly burns house down.
Donate cameras to save wildlife.
Reptile & Amphibian Ecology International – says the donated gear is vitally important because such equipment isn’t readily available in many areas. “Biologists and others working in impoverished regions often don’t have the resources they need to work effectively – and this program could put cameras and other crucial tools in their hands,” The donation of equipment is very important for a lot of organizations and this is your chance to make a difference on something that directly effects our hobby so if you have any old Cameras or other equipment Get in touch with Reptile & Amphibian Ecology International today.
Video of Cobra that Bit its owner.
Born Free USA CEO speaks out on Cobra bite
Born Free CEO Will Travers spoke out agents the man who was bitten by his pet Cobra yesterday. He said snakes “pose severe safety risks to humans, including the transmission of deadly diseases, strangulations, and bites,” and went on to say “By their very nature, exotic animals are dangerous creatures. This New Jersey man kept three snakes as ‘pets,’ not only putting his own life at risk, but that of his family and community. Given the life these animals are forced to endure as pets, it is no surprise that they exhibit their natural instincts to the detriment of their owner and the public at large. These animals are time bombs waiting to explode.” And while here at DRN we like to see both sides of the story I find it hard not to say SUCK IT. I think Born Free just went on our dumb ass list next to the HSUS and PETA.