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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Little Rock Zoo welcomes new reptilian friends in joint conservation project    KATV

We rarely associate snake bites with happy endings.  And not to sound morbid, but the thing is when you hear about a venomous snake biting a child, it's plain down scary.  But this eight-year-old boy from India flipped the script on everyone.  Read more:  Local men pull gigantic snake out from wheel arch After a venomous cobra had wrapped itself around Deepak's arm and then bit him, the young boy turned to the reptile and bit it back.  Talk about being your own hero. This young man really was not going to sit there and let the cobra win the battle.  Read more:  SEE: Snouted Cobra curled up on a truck battery in KZN... "It grabbed on to him while he played outside the family home and spiralled itself around his arm, before biting him and injecting its deadly poison. The boy rigorously shook his arm to release the reptile but could not move it. He gave in but instead of giving up use...

A cobra came off worse in a showdown with an eight-year-old child in India recently. The cobra got in the first bite as it wrapped around the boy's arm, but despite being venomous, fortunately, didn't envenomate the child. When it wouldn't let go of his arm, the child bit back and the cobra died. Living among wildlife can be a wonderful thing, but on occasion conflicts with humans can arise. While playing outside his home in India, a young boy recently found himself in such a conflict with a cobra, one of the elapidae snakes characterized by a hood, fixed fangs, and venom. In a bind, the boy (reportedly named Deepak) took matters into his own jaws in giving the snake two bites. The snake died of its injuries, and it was later concluded by doctors that Deepak had received what's known as a "dry bite" when no venom is injected with the bite. The incident happened in Pandarpadh village in Jashpur district, northeast of Raipur, reports The New Indian Express. ...

A puppy for Christmas? The Yakima County Sheriff's Office is warning of a puppy scam this holiday season. If you're not shopping at a known animal rescue organization or the Central Washington Humane Society you could be scammed. Sheriff's officials say there's lot of red flags to look for to keep you from becoming a victim of a scam. Don't let your love for an animal blind you to becoming a victim Sketchy payments, .like asking you to pay in gift cards. Stock photos of dogs that could be stolen. No phone calls. Those selling the dogs only want emails and text message. The price is too good to be true. Just some things to look for that would help you determine if you are being ripped off. Sheriff's officials say they are all reasons to work with local animal rescue organizations like all mutts great and small, wags to riches or Yakima Valley Pet Rescue. https://www.allmuttsgreatandsmall.org/ https://wagstorichesanimalrescue.org/ https://yvpr.org/ Authorities als...

" " All species of blue-tongued skink ( Tiliqua scincoides ) are found on mainland Australia, with the exception of some which live in New Guinea and on various islands in Indonesia. DeAgostini/Getty Images Looking for a reptile to keep as a pet whose heart is as true blue as its tongue? You may want to look no further than the aptly named blue-tongued skink. According to myriad skink owners and Marisa Nagele, an educator at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, certain subspecies of blue-tongued skinks are intelligent, personable critters that even enjoy limited interaction with humans. In the wild, blue-tongued skinks are found in the warm, sandy areas or grassy, savannah-like regions of Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They will often dig a b...

Any dog can train as a therapy dog, but some breeds are naturally calm, intelligent and up to the task of lending a helping paw. Many scientific studies how shown how good pets are for people. They help reduce stress and anxiety and provide calm reassurance when we feel overwhelmed. According to the Washington-based Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), almost three quarters (74%) of owners agree that pet ownership has improved their mental health.  Dogs in particular help to reduce feelings of loneliness and encourage their owners to get regular exercise and social contact. Further research collated by HABRI, shows that pets are particularly beneficial for children and young adults, as they teach responsibility and empathy and offer non-judgemental support. Dogs aren't called 'man's best friend' for nothing! While any pet can help any person, official therapy dogs have had special training to help them offer support and comfort ...

We have some adorable 10 week old beagle puppies available for adoption ! Both males and females are available. We would like interested applicants to live in a home ( these dogs do not make good apartment or condo dogs due to baying etc ) , have previous beagle , hound or working dog experience and have the much needed time to dedicate to a puppy . Applications can be found at Branfordanimalshelter.org Approved applicants can interact with puppies .

Black Friday's seemingly unstoppable creep into the remaining days of post-Thanksgiving shopping fever has made it all the way to Tuesday — Travel Tuesday, that is. Travel-focused shoppers should remain on the lookout for deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, yes. Heck, some brands have already started the sales. Just know that many brands are extending their deals through to Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, so your window for savings is open a little bit wider. Here's a look at some active and upcoming promotions from travel brands this holiday shopping season: Three nights for $99 with Hilton Grand Vacations in Orlando, Vegas, Myrtle Beach and more Now through Nov. 29, 2022, score four-day/three-night packages at Hilton Grand Vacations properties in major destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Scottsdale and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, among others, for just $99 before taxes and fees. Stays must occur within the next 12 months. To view a full rundown of destinations and eli...

With wings spanning nearly 16 feet, a new species of pterosaurs has been identified from the Atlantic coast of Angola. An international team, including two vertebrate paleontologists from SMU, named the new genus and species Epapatelo otyikokolo . This flying reptile of the dinosaur age was found in the same region of Angola as fossils from large marine animals currently on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Pterosaur fossils that date back to the Late Cretaceous are extremely rare in sub-Saharan Africa, said team member Michael J. Polcyn, research associate in the Huffington Department of Earth Sciences and senior research fellow, ISEM at SMU (Southern Methodist University). "This new discovery gives us a much better understanding of the ecological role of the creatures that were flying above the waves of Bentiaba, on the west coast of Africa, approximately 71.5 million years ago," Polcyn said. Renowned paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Florida woman surprised by massive iguana in toilet    WTSP.com Iguanas are dropping into Florida toilets — and you don't want to find this one swimming around    CBC.ca South Florida Woman Finds Large Iguana in Her Toilet    Field & Stream View Full Coverage on Google News

If you've had pets for a while and are looking for something a bit different, tortoises could be right for you. However, before you get one, there are several elements to consider. Their size varies by breed and not all are suitable as pets due to their large size. While, breeds such as the Hermann's tortoise and red-footed tortoise can make great family pets, according to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. So, what do tortoises eat and how much do they cost? Newsweek asked the experts. The Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises Tortoises are reptiles that fall within the Testudinidae turtle family. While turtles usually spend most of their time in water, tortoises are land-dwelling turtles that only go in the water to drink or bathe, explains Dr. Kristin Berry at the California Turtle and Tortoise Club website. Tortoises are distinguished by their high-domed shell and thick hind legs shaped like that of an elephant, with roun...

Advent calendars are such a fun way to count down the holiday season. Historically, each calendar window revealed an image (often from the nativity scene). Today, advent calendars have evolved into more of a gifting opportunity, containing everything from cheese and beauty products to small articles of clothing. There are even advent calendars for dogs (and trust us, your pup will love being treated to a surprise each morning). So what's behind each door? Some are filled with tasty treats while others contain toys, and some have a little of both — keeping you and your pup on your toes as you count down to Christmas. Our favorite is the Good Trouble Advent Calendar for Dogs, a 25-day box filled with 50 all-natural soft chews. But we rounded up several more worth considering, including options for all breeds and sizes. These are the best dog advent calendars for every pooch. Williams Sonoma Who It's Good For...