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 ...

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 ...

DEAR PET TALK: My teenager is interested in having a reptile. I love all animals, whether furry, scaled or feathered, but we are complete newbies in this world, and have a lot to learn. We want to ...

If you’re Indiana Jones, you might not want to attend the High Desert Reptile & Pet Expo, which will include plenty of snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas and other crawly things. The two-day event, ...