Reptiles are fascinating creatures, and they can be wonderful pets. However, they also pose some risks to owners—one of which ...

Poached rare reptiles may also be misrepresented as having been ... Many of these illegal reptiles are sold via the Internet, where a huge market for reptile pets has developed. Similarly, there has ...

Urbanization and small living spaces, along with the availability of exotic animals through imports and breeding, have sparked a growing interest in raising unique and rare animals in China ...

Basildon conservationist, Ryan Parker, is on a mission to end the exotic pet trade and has rehomed countless fascinating creatures.

Reptiles such as turtles and snakes ... Numerous cases have been reported globally of imported rare animals being kept as exotic pets. Japan is seen as a particularly large market, but the ...

Below is the interview transcript, lightly edited for clarity: Jb Minter, DVM, MS, DACZM: The big thing for me is to make sure that small animal veterinarians understand that there is an emotional ...

Zhao then began breeding and selling pet reptiles through Taobao, a major online marketplace. She believes that successfully breeding a reptile in captivity is the highest reward for a pet owner.