The psychedelic rock gecko is one of the rarest reptiles on Earth
Creatura BlogNow this is a seriously special lizard.
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Photographing Australia’s desert reptiles
WildlifeIn the upcoming issue of Australian Geographic photographers Ross McGibbon and Tim Squires search for one of the world’s most dangerous snakes: the western desert taipan. But they managed to photographic some of our favourite desert reptiles along the way.
It doesn’t get much better than this rainbow ‘Sunbeam Snake’
Creatura BlogIf you’re looking for a snake to cure someone’s phobia, the incredibly beautiful sunbeam snake is a good place to start.
Photographing Australia’s large, venomous snakes
WildlifeTo get the perfect shot, photographer Ross McGibbon will come within just a metre of some of Australia’s deadliest snakes.
How to stay safe throughout snake season
WildlifeAs the weather warms, you’ll notice more wildlife appearing in your backyard – including snakes. Taronga Zoo keeper Emma Bembrick shares her top tips for safely interacting with these reptiles.
Australia’s Reptile Boom
Wild JourneyThe number of reptile species known from Australia continues rising, with no end in sight.
Brown snake venom even more deadly with age
NewsThe venom of Australia’s deadliest snake attacks prey differently according to the age of the snake – with potential implications for the way we treat bites, a new study has found.
Teaching reptiles to avoid cane toads earns top honour in PM’s science prizes
Science & EnvironmentUniversity of Sydney conservation scientist Rick Shine has won a top science honour, for work that uses evolutionary theory to try and keep cane toads from killing Australia’s native wildlife.
Snake bites spike in Queensland
NewsA dozen people and a kitten have fallen victim to snake bites in the past three days in Queensland.
Into the eye of the dragon
Reader PhotosCongratulations to this week’s AG Flickr group member Michael Chong, for his image ‘Dragon eyes’.