Kennett Fire Fighters rescued several Alligators, Turtles and snakes from a burning truck. The truck belonged to Ken Henderson “The Alligator Man” When fire fighters arrived Ken was attempting to unload the truck and sustained burns in the process. All the animals survived and were turned over to the Humane Society. I cant help but to cringe that the HS has the animals and I honestly hope Ken gets them back. The kind of love it take to rescue your animals from a burning vehicle is the kind only found in a real reptile enthusiast. Unfortunately here at DRN we know how it works and in short order would expect the HS the attempt to levy regulations, more than they already are.
Category Archives: Lizards
Crocodile found in home
An Orange man got in some hot water after police, working on a tip found him in possession of a fresh water crocodile in a fish tank. The mane claims his friend, who he only knows by “James” left the animal at his house and that he had tried to report it to the RSPCA but said that representatives of the RSPCA did not believe him when he called. The Crocodile was turned over to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and its believed it will be homed in a wildlife park somewhere.
Australian man KO’s Croc.
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.
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.
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.
Crocodile attack
A group of tubers got the scare of their life at the Mooi River near Muden. One of them had just gone over a small fall when a Crocodile lunged at him, grazed him as it grabbed his tube and took off with it. Recounting the incident he said he dose not know what happened next because they all “hightailed it out of the water” When asked if he would return for more tubing he said it was unlikely.
Florida FWC using Craigs List now
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I you internet crime people thought you were safe think again. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission since the beginning of January has been using Craigs list, posing as interested buyers to bust people not following their animal laws. Keep in mind even if you are not violating Florida laws it is agents the TOS to sell animals on CL anyway.