Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

Every year, birds, reptiles and thousands more exotic animals are brought into the European Union. The vast majority of them end up with animal enthusiasts and collectors, who keep them as pets. But ...

If I were to keep a rare pet, it’d definitely be a fox, particularly for their bushy tails and mesmerizing eyes. Some people ...

Due to their condition, the pythons were transported to a controlled environment," said U.S. Customs and Border Protection ...

Research by the animal rights organisation Collective Fashion Justice (CFJ) reveals that lobbying has distorted the ...

Authorities in Texas were called recently to deal with an unusual exotic animal that's illegal to keep in the city: a Siamese spitting cobra.

A colony of African vervets in Dania Beach raises big questions about how humans can and should manage nonnative species.

If you care about Florida’s native turtles, nesting birds, and wild spaces, this story will hit close to home. Nile monitor lizards — powerful, fast-moving carnivores that can grow up to 7 feet long — ...

A giant female reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) discovered in the Maros region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, in late 2025 is believed to be the longest wild snake to be formally measured, with ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins.

is the Neighborhood News reporter for San Patricio County. Reptile enthusiasts from across the Coastal Bend made their way to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds for the annual HERPS Exotic ...

According to a press release from CPB, on March 5, officers encountered a tractor-trailer trying to travel into Mexico at the World Trade Bridge — but there was a slithering surprise onboard. Officers ...