![47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia 47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444187867_python.jpg)
47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia
The pythons and two lizards were concealed in the passenger's baggage.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Some lizards are also stress eaters Some lizards are also stress eaters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680689243_lizards.jpg)
Some lizards are also stress eaters
When they hear noises that are too loud, such as airplanes, some lizards tend to ingest larger quantities of food.
Sat Apr 08 2023
![Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677488891_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe
Customers can enjoy a hot cuppa and observe or interact with the cafe's resident reptiles at the wildlife-friendly cafe.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635993056_komodo.jpg)
Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction
The giant lizards are only found on the remote island of Komodo and several neighbouring islands in eastern Indonesia.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![Somaliland police arrests man attempting to smuggle 200 lizards to Egypt Somaliland police arrests man attempting to smuggle 200 lizards to Egypt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631700755_TBLIZARD.jpg)
Somaliland police arrests man attempting to smuggle 200 lizards to Egypt
The reptiles, which were wrapped in clothes and hidden in bags, were handed over to the ministry of environment, authorities said.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Firefighters kept busy rescuing snakes, lizards Firefighters kept busy rescuing snakes, lizards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/61547457185_ULAR.jpg)
Firefighters kept busy rescuing snakes, lizards
Firefighters were summoned today to catch a three-metre-long python in Iskandar Puteri, Gelang Patah.
Thu Jul 09 2020
![Man rescues monitor lizard, becomes internet hero Man rescues monitor lizard, becomes internet hero](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81590482966_TBBANTUBAIAWAK.jpg)
Man rescues monitor lizard, becomes internet hero
A man who overcame his fear of monitor lizards to rescue one has become an internet hero.
Tue May 26 2020
![Japan police find 80 reptiles in one-room apartment Japan police find 80 reptiles in one-room apartment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/71386065033_295x200.jpg)
Japan police find 80 reptiles in one-room apartment
Venomous lizards and snakes up to three metres (nine feet) long were among 80 reptiles police found crammed into a one-room apartment in Japan, an official said Tuesday.
Tue Dec 03 2013
![Indonesian, 83, faced 'fight for survival' in Komodo attack Indonesian, 83, faced 'fight for survival' in Komodo attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/41365684517_295x200.jpg)
Indonesian, 83, faced 'fight for survival' in Komodo attack
An 83-year-old Indonesian woman told how she faced a "fight for survival" when a Komodo dragon pounced and sunk its teeth into her.
Thu Apr 11 2013