A cluster of viral threats is quietly building among captive and wild reptile populations, raising concerns that current surveillance systems are not keeping pace with the speed at which these ...

The CDC reported a salmonella outbreak in late 2024, unusual for not being foodborne or linked to a restaurant chain. Instead, the culprit was traced to pet bearded dragons. Now the full details have ...

Federal wildlife officials have formally listed the Key ring-necked snake, the rim rock crowned snake, and the Florida Keys ...

The idea of owning a pet snake is super cool. Snakes are truly intriguing, with their sleek movement, quiet presence, and exotic appeal. But however intriguing, questions about care, temperament, and ...

Reptile enthusiasts were able to pet and hold exotic animals as well as other nature’s oddities, during the HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show this weekend at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The ...

Gentle hands, scaly friend — meet the bearded dragon, a low-maintenance reptile with a lot of personality. (Green Shoot Media photo) Reptiles can be low-maintenance options for animal companionship ...