The organization "encourages removal and humane killing." Officials on high alert after sighting of reptile invader — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Jurassic World franchise has only scratched the surface of prehistoric dinosaurs to showcase, as they come in many sizes, ...

By analyzing the flowerpot snake's unique genome, scientists are uncovering how the tiny reptile repairs its DNA and prevents harmful mutations. The findings provides valuable insights into genetic ...

The Mojave Desert may lose and gain suitable habitat for Gila monsters. But the unathletic reptiles might be mostly stuck in the waning oases.

A beefy boy who narrowly escaped a bad ending to his story, Vinny the pit bull came to Pet Connection with the help of his friends at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue in Bottineau, N.D. They ...

PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises for the first time in the zoo’s 151-year history. The ...

Argentine teju lizards have invaded Florida, and thanks to the pet trade and owners who tire of them and release the animals, they are negatively impacting native species. An article on Orlando.com, ...

A professional snake handler from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers in Australia arrived just in time to remove a coastal carpet python that had its sights set on a pet bird. The two animals were ...

Springtime in Texas brings warmer temperatures, blooming wildflowers — and more active snakes. Experts from Texas A&M ...

It’s pretty bitey let’s say, but stuff that’s been raised from an egg and hatching from people, they’ll rarely bite you. They’re used to human beings. It’s less stress on them.” The word reptile ...

Conservation efforts are crucial to ensuring their survival. Story continues below this ad Here are 7 of the biggest reptiles in the world, their incredible adaptations, and why they matter. For ...

Reptiles have a recognition pattern for their owners, says Jb Minter, DVM, MS, DACZM In this interview, Jb Minter, DVM, MS, DACZM, talks about the emotional bond between reptiles and their owners, ...