There are thousands of species of reptiles, but only a few are normally seen. Even fewer make cute and fun pets, but crested geckos are a great beginner-level choice for a pet reptile. With proper ...

Many new reptile owners start with geckos because they’re cute, small, and usually easy to care for. However, not every gecko species is appropriate for inexperienced keepers. For example, the popular ...

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Furry dogs, cuddly cats, fluffy hamsters, and feathered birds may be the preferred pets of choice in homes across the country, but a fair share of pet lovers are enamored with reptiles and decidedly ...

They're inexpensive to buy, compact in size and, unlike our four-legged friends, don't need lots of exercise, so it's unsurprising that reptiles are increasingly becoming the pet of choice for ...

Hi, my name is Jaimie and I’m 9 years old. I’ve had a dog for 5 years and my parents said I could get a baby corn snake and my brother Joey (5 years old) could get a gecko. Elise, my dog, isn’t good ...

Sir Gecko, a 3-year-old crested gecko, is the Refsland family pet. Read more about him here. Breed: Crested gecko Age: 3 years old Advertisement Article continues below this ad Owner's name: Carlaine ...

Aside from the furry critters you see during your pet store visit, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, reptiles are a popular choice to have as a pet. One of the most popular pet ...

Your pet gecko might make you sick, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed fecal samples from Indonesian tokay geckos -- an imported species popular as pets in the United States. They found ...

Most people probably think of an insurance TV commercial when they think of geckos. In fact, that famous little green guy is a Standing's day gecko. Even though he seems very friendly, the real green ...