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Book Review: The Snake Charmer
by Karl Betz on June 11, 2008
For the first time, THE SNAKE CHARMER documents Joe Slowinski's final expedition and the events that preceded it. Exhaustively researched in interviews with Slowinski's colleagues and family, and the author's own trek into the wilds of Burma, this absorbing examination of Joe Slowinski's research, relationships, and bold field exploration is animated throughout by the passion and charisma of the man himself. Jamie James began his research for THE SNAKE CHARMER in 1994 with a trek into mountainous northern Burma where Joe Slowinski died.
Camp Serenity
by Peter84Jenkins on February 24, 2008
"The word “canebrake” from Blake caught my attention. I glanced over at a large coil of rattlesnake pouring from beneath a sheet of tin. Upon closer inspection I noticed a second canebrake slide from view. “Don't you mean canebrakes?”
New Abilene Zoo Herp Building Opens
by Larry Lemon (venom) on December 17, 2007
Abilene Zoo's New Venom Shack
Help! I've been set up!!!
by Dustin Draper on December 10, 2007
Dustin Draper claims he was set up by the DNR on an interstate venomous snake purchase. He could do hard time for this offense apparently. Although it varies considerably from the news article, he has posted his side of the story here.
I Should Be Dead
by Peter Jenkins on November 21, 2007
"...Minutes later I lost all sense of humor and began to feel a heaviness in my chest, metallic tasting saliva, and a tingle that took on such violence that I felt like I was laying on a cheap motel vibrating bed.
Lachesis Bites in Brazil: 2 Cases
by Rodrigo C. G. de Souza1; Ana Paula Bhering Nogueira2; Tiago Lima3; João Lui on November 21, 2007
"If there is venom inoculation, the first 60 minutes of these accidents are always dramatic and similar to the evolution of the hypovolemic shock: severe hypotension may occur within 20 minutes..."
The Black Mamba
by Joe Switalski and Martin Smit on June 29, 2007
An American and South African share their point of view and experience on Africa's most notorious elapid, the Black Mamba.
SC Association of Reptile Keepers
by Roark Ferguson on February 15, 2007
Association of Reptile & Animal Keepers forms to combat the ever-present threat of animal ban legislation. The SHHS highly recommends that venomous reptile keepers join this politically motivated action group!
Cobra Incited a Firefight in Vietnam
by Dennis Sheppard on June 13, 2007
A cobra surprises a jumpy soldier on guard duty in 1970 Vietnam, and mayhem ensues.
Captive Care of the Russell's Viper
by Chirag Jyoti Roy on December 11, 2006
A herpetologist from India discusses his techniques for captive care of the most dangerous viper in his country.
Take a trip to Belize!!!
by Georgia Reptile Conservancy on December 2, 2006
Travel on a week-long herping/ natural history excursion to Belize with the Georgia Reptile Conservancy! March 10-17, 2007
My Disagreement with a "Scute"
by Kenneth L. Duke, Jr. on September 22, 2006
"I wiped the venom off my finger and immediately felt the “burn” associated with rattlesnake bites."
Fear of Snakes
by chris hartmann on August 27, 2006
Why is fear of snakes the number one fear in the world?
Snakes on a Day Endurance Event
by Shannon McCormick on August 3, 2006
Artist will watch "Snakes on a Plane" for 24 hours to raise money for VenomousReptiles.org
Captive care notes for D. angusticeps
by Michael Burmeister on August 3, 2006
A South African Environmental Officer shares Captive care notes for Green mambas.

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