BRITT - Taylor Beachy and A.J. Drabek reached into the aquarium and each pulled out a cockroach. The cockroaches, dark and at least a couple inches long, sat on their hands as Beachy and Drabek looked ...

Thinking about diving into the world of reptiles but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, not all scaly pets require excessively complicated setups or exotic diets. In fact, some reptiles are ...

Sometimes we moonlight as a reptile ranch. It’s times like these when we get excited about the creepy crawly things in the desert. So we’re pretty pumped about the Reptile Rally (if not only because ...

Quad-Citians show off their pets in Creature Feature, appearing Sundays on the Your Pets page and Mondays on the Neighbors page. This story was submitted by Shirley Barrett, of Rock Island, on behalf ...

Lizards can make fascinating pets. With their unique personalities, vibrant colors, and intriguing behaviors, they’re a step away from the typical dog or cat. But before bringing one home, it’s ...

Clementine and Tangerine needed a warm place to stay, too, so when their owner lost power and temperatures started plummeting, they ended up taking temporary shelter at an Oakland County pet supply ...

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 ...

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Geckos and lizards, though similar, have distinct differences. All geckos are lizards, but not all lizards are geckos. Geckos are typically smaller with unique toe pads for climbing, nocturnal habits, ...