A woman’s calm interaction with her giant pet snake left Mzansi divided, as the viral video sparked mixed reactions about ...

If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent ...

By MICHAEL CASEY A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, ...

Animals from Latin America are increasingly trafficked regionally and internationally, with reptiles making up 60% of seizures, birds nearly 30%, and amphibians over 10%.

Comparing the genomes of snakes with distinct coloration patterns pinpointed the genetic variants that contribute to these ...

A juvenile orange-fronted parakeet seized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement at the Otay Mesa ...

A healthy garden invites wildlife, including snakes. It's important to look for signs they're slithering about, and identify ...

The convention lets reptile breeders and educators show off a wide variety of scaly cold-blooded creatures. Most of them for ...

“A lot of people are scared of snakes for no reason,” Danica said, tenderly cradling the now-free Caramel. “They think ...

Reptiles can be great first pets when you pick the right species. The easiest ones don’t need huge tanks or complicated ...