They look so cool on TV, and now you may want to bring one home. But be careful — caring for a lizard can be a difficult chore. Indeed, some experts say lizards really shouldn’t be the first choice ...

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...

Reptiles make fascinating pets, but whether you are a seasoned reptile pet owner or starting out with a new reptile pet, finding everything you need can be a challenge. Reptiles have specific ...

A popular "get well" card shows a raccoon saying to a snake, "You wouldn't get these stomach aches if you chewed your food properly." Vets know, however, that indigestion in snakes and other reptiles ...

Mary Esther Hart has been caring for reptiles since the '70s, but she's noticed a disturbing trend the past two years: a growing number of reptile owners are being forced to relinquish their beloved ...

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 ...

One in four children younger than age five who were infected with Salmonella got the disease from a pet reptile in a recent UK study. The children with reptile-associated infections were significantly ...

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...