The Tokay gecko is a species native to Southeast Asia, where a large percentage of traded reptiles come from Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Live reptiles are easy to buy online.

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other ...

An exposition, known for having vendors who sell exotic reptiles like African Bush Vipers, is hosting a two-day trade show this weekend in Guadalupe County. The Texas Reptile Expo is hosting its ...

When a ball python gets nervous, instead of lashing out and biting, he curls up into a little ball. The human-friendly snake will be one of thousands of reptiles for sale during the Colorado Reptile ...

Leathery skin, gnarled claws, and huge bulging eyes. While these may not be traits most people look for when choosing an animal companion, exotic animals such as reptiles are becoming more popular in ...

Tanya Wyatt receives funding from the Scottish Government. She has received funding in the past from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Rhinos, tigers, pangolins – we’re used to hearing about ...

Louise Gentle does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Agriculture, logging and urban development pose significant risks to reptiles. More than a fifth of the world's reptiles are at risk of extinction in the coming decades due to human activity, ...

During the monsoon, gardens become havens for reptiles seeking shelter from flooded habitats. Common visitors include lizards, geckos, and snakes, drawn by insects and damp spaces. To keep them away, ...

A woman who participated in a conspiracy to export as many as 18,000 endangered reptiles from the United States into Canada has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of post-release ...