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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Most people know the basics of looking after a cat or a dog, but when it comes to tropical pets, things can get a little ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...