While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure.

Reptiles are becoming increasingly popular as pets. The number of reptile pets, such as lizards, turtles and snakes, has doubled in the past ten years. Researchers recently showed that grasshoppers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

If dinosaurs ever piqued your interest, you might be a candidate for owning a reptile. Being a pet owner of a snake, lizard or turtle comes with different responsibilities than having a dog or cat.

Reptiles have many different behaviors, and while some are sheer entertainment, others could indicate a more serious issue. From flicking their tongues to puffing their bodies, every action and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pet lizards may not be as common as cats or dogs, but they have a passionate and growing group of devoted enthusiasts. These ...

Keeping exotic reptiles as household pets may increase the risk of severe salmonella infections in young children, says a study in the April issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood. Children who ...

While reptiles are one of America's most popular pets, finding quality supplies at independent retailers can prove daunting. The Bay Area has a number of quality spots that sell both supplies as well ...

Zhao Yanting, a Shanghai native in her 30s, opens her two-story apartment to students every week to share her passion for exotic pets. She has over 50 lizards along with an extensive collection of ...

When people imagine reptile teeth, many automatically think of snakes with sharp fangs. The reality is that reptile teeth are more complex and varied than most people imagine. Various species have ...