Leopard geckos are native to Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Nepal, where they thrive in dry deserts and grasslands with rocky terrain and sandy soil. They often shelter in rock crevices or, ...

Eternally smiling and adorable, leopard geckos have quickly become one of the most popular reptile pets. The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is often recommended as the best low-maintenance pet ...

Joseph Ferlise, 11, poses with his pet leopard gecko Jay at his home in Baltimore. The low-maintenance leopard gecko can make a good first reptile pet. If you’re a kid who likes reptiles, life can be ...

More and more people are starting to keep lizards as pets. There are almost 5,000 kinds of lizard and they come in many different shapes and sizes. All lizards have different needs, so you must ...

What Is a Leopard Gecko? A leopard gecko is a domestic lizard species small enough to fit in your hand, reaching 8 inches long and weighing 2 ounces by adulthood. They range in color but are typically ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q My 9-year-old son has been begging for a puppy. He's never had a pet before, however, so I thought we should start small, perhaps with a reptile. My son loves creepy crawlies. I can't stand them, so ...

If you're a kid who likes reptiles, life can be tough. "My mom doesn't really like snakes. With snakes you have to feed them mice and stuff like that," says Joseph Ferlise, 11, of Baltimore. "My mom ...