Reptiles

• Ontario family discovers stowaway gecko in suitcase after returning from Mexico

  A family in Colborne, Ont., received a surprise after returning from a Mexican vacation and finding a gecko in their suitcase. The reptile is now at Canada's Dinosaur Park.

  Canada

  Feb 3
  
• Animal exhibits entertaining Whoop-Up Days visitors

  From four legs to no legs, the attractions at this year's Whoop-Up Days cover a wide range from the animal kingdom.

  Features

  Aug 24, 2023
  
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• Reptiles found dead after southwest Edmonton house fire

  At 12:01 p.m., Edmonton Fire Rescue Services was called to a fire at a single-family home in the area of 20 Avenue and 112A Street.

  Fire

  Nov 10, 2021
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• Salmonella illness outbreak linked to snakes, rodents: officials

  The Public Health Agency of Canada says snakes and rodents have been linked to the ongoing outbreak of salmonella illnesses that has now spread to six provinces.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2019
• Ontario reptile zoo provides antivenin to woman bitten by snake in Thailand

  Bry Loyst of Indian River Reptile Zoo says he was contacted by provincial police and hospital staff in Kitchener on Friday to provide the antidote to the woman.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2019
• Hamilton among cities with ‘Most Pampered Pets’

  Hamilton placed 18th on the list of Most Pampered Pets by Amazon.ca.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2018
• Increased popularity of exotic pets in New Brunswick causes growing concerns

  In 2013, two brothers were killed by an escaped python. A pathologist testified the boys died of asphyxiation, and each of them suffered puncture wounds from snake bites.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2018
• Frenchman shares home with over 400 animals, including alligators, snakes and tarantulas

  While most are usually frightened by the sight of an alligator or a cobra, one man in France has a house full of reptiles that live freely with him.

  World

  Sep 20, 2018
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• ‘Turtle bomb’ takes over downtown Bancroft

  Hundreds of knitted and crocheted turtles can be found along Bancroft's main strip, an effort by a group of local crafters to raise awareness about the plight of Ontario's turtles.

  Canada

  May 23, 2018
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• More than 500 birds, reptiles, fish seized from West Edmonton Mall pet store

  The Edmonton Humane Society seized small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish from a pet store in West Edmonton Mall on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Feb 28, 2018