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 ...

A man who mistreated three geckos and a bearded dragon has been banned from keeping any animal as a pet for five years and fined. Brian Simpson, 40, appeared before a court in an RSPCA prosecution.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...

At room temperature, a bearded dragon’s sex depends on two chromosomes. If they have two Z chromosomes, these lizards develop as males. Those with a Z and a W become females. But raise the thermostat ...