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
Category Archives: U.S. News
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
Albino Monocled Cobra will live
The Cobra that bit Eric Bortz will live, Not only did a wildlife educator in Massachusetts buy the Cobra but he also purchased the Rattle snake and Copperhead. that Bortz kept. I for one am actually surprised as I had already figured the snakes had been destroyed so its sweet to know they have a new home. Officials cited department policy for not releasing the name of the new keeper.
Snake owner billed $650
A lot of you may remember the name Melissa Moorhouse. Melissa is the one who lost her snake on the train in Boston. The MBTA claims the bill is in part to pay the work crews who had to scrub down and disinfect the train car which the snake was found in. They also explained that she violated their pet policy by not having her per secured on the train.
Reptile rescuer honored in Utah
Salt Lake County officials honored James Dix as the 2011 Vital Volunteer last week. He runs a rescue from his home and is often call on by authorities dealing with snakes and other exotic pets. He dose have permits to keep, rescue, provide care and exhibit exotic animals and snake species. Not only dose James rescue reptiles but also offers handling classes to authorities. Currently he cares for 850 different reptiles and says he plans to move to a commercial building soon. Keep up the great work James, you are an inspiration the the reptile community.
Save The Frogs coming to Sacramento, California.
I wanted to inform you of two SAVE THE FROGS! presentations happening in Sacramento and Davis this week. Feel free to bring some friends and learn all about the amphibians of your region. There will be cool SAVE THE FROGS! merchandise available as well, with all proceeds to SAVE THE FROGS!.
February 22nd: Davis, CA
SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Michael Starkey will be giving a presentation titled “The Amphibian Extinction Crisis: Current issues facing amphibians world-wide and what you can do about it!” for the student chapter of The Wildlife Society at UC Davis. Come learn about what you can do for amphibians around the globe!
Where: Art 217, University of California, Davis
When: 6:10 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.
Free & open to the public
February 23rd: Sacramento, CA
SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Michael Starkey will be giving a presentation titled “The Amphibian Extinction Crisis: Current issues facing amphibians world-wide and what you can do about it!” for the Field Biology Group at Sacramento State University. Come learn about what you can do for amphibians around the globe!
Where: Humboldt 124, Sacramento State University, Sacramento
When: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Free & open to the public
Enjoy!
Dr. Kerry Kriger
Save The Frogs – Founder, Executive Director, Ecologist
www.savethefrogs.com
www.savethefrogs.com/kerry-kriger