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Peterborough updates reptile pet rulesPeterborough city council has approved a bylaw banning large pet reptile species, like anacondas and Burmese pythons. Any type of snake longer than 3 meters is not allowed as a pet. The city has also lifted an old rule that allowed a limit of 3 exotic pets of the same species. Gord Perry, co-owner of...Sep 6, 2017
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Sandy Pines owner scrambling to get her barn constructed before winterThe centre see’s over 34 hundred mammals, bird and reptiles a year but after losing their barn to a fire in January, the owner is scrambling to get their new barn finished before winter.Oct 8, 2018
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Frenchman shares home with over 400 reptiles including alligators, snakes and tarantulasA French man has 400 pet reptiles, including alligators, cobras and lizards which all live in his house.WorldSep 20, 2018
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Little Ray’s Reptile ZooPaul and Andrea get hands on with with Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo as they preview Diversity of Living Things happening at Exhibition Park this weekend.Feb 5, 2016
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March Break at Salon Des ReptilesStill looking for March Break activities for the family? Salon Des Reptiles has doubled in space to showcase the magnificent world of reptiles, insects and archeology. Global’s Laura Casella gets a preview of some of the creepy critters you can see at Salon Des Reptiles.Global News Morning MontrealFeb 27, 2019
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People stop traffic in Brazil to let massive anaconda cross roadVideo posted to social media shows a giant anaconda managing to safely cross a busy road in Brazil thanks to helpful bystanders who stopped traffic, allowing the reptile get to the other side.TrafficApr 26, 2019
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Rescued snapping turtle and alligator in quarantine at Riverview Park and ZooAn American alligator and a snapping turtle are being held in quarantine at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. They’ve been there for about 3 months after being rescued from a fire at the Reptile Adventure Camp in Bonfield, Ont., which claimed 70 exotic pets. On Friday, Kong the turtle returned home. Zoo staff reached...Jan 12, 2019
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Snake on the loose highlights issues with keeping reptiles as petsAs Delta police continue to search for a two-meter python on the loose, a local veterinarian is highlighting the problems with keeping large snakes as pets. Grace Ke reports.Global News Hour at 6Jul 9, 2018
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Little Ray’s Reptile ZooWe chat with members of Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo about their event this weekend at Halifax Forum. Plus we get to meet a sloth!Jan 11, 2019
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New home for Saskatoon’s zoo’s 2 Komodo dragons unveiledGlobal News was invited to a sneak peek of the new Komodo dragon exhibit, which will give visitors an opportunity to get an up-close look at the large reptiles. Ryan Kessler reports.Global News at 10 SaskatoonMar 29, 2017
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Getting to know you: there’s a burmese python on the table!Director and President at the Indian River Reptile Zoo, Bry Loyst, speaks about the importance of knowing what you’re getting yourself into when considering a reptile as a pet. Loyst says these types of incidents happen all to often. Today, Burmese Python, ‘Friendly’, accompanied him to the studioThe Morning Show on CHEXJul 24, 2017
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Man fined US $190 for not putting leash on pet snake at parkJerry Kimball, who was fined US $190 for allowing his pet snake to slither freely in a South Dakota park, says he’s disturbed by an animal control officer’s suggestion that he restrain the reptile on a leash while in public.WorldApr 10, 2017
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Spring Break for Kids: The Reptile ShowSnakes, iguanas and bugs are just some of the things on display, as Global’s Kim Sullivan gets a hands-on taste of this year’s Reptile Show.Global News Morning MontrealFeb 26, 2018
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Touring Canada’s largest indoor reptile facilityWe get a tour inside Reptilia, Canada’s largest indoor reptile facilityThe Morning ShowMar 11, 2019