Man stopped with 59 rare reptiles in his suitcase; attorney says crowdfunding campaign to pay legal fees failed but hopes for release on appeal

Haul of 21 creatures impounded at customs in joint op by Border Police, customs and Nature and Parks Authority

Among the rare creatures found wriggling in socks and bags is a baby anaconda, which can grow to be a dangerously large constrictor

Authorities foil attempt to bring three lizards and two snakes into the country, stashed in plastic containers, tin foil and socks

Covering over 10,000 species, study involving Israeli researchers is the most comprehensive of its kind to date; half of all turtles and crocodiles in danger of dying out