Exotic pets , ranging from reptiles and amphibians to rare mammals and birds, have become increasingly popular among pet ...

Organized by event promoter Chad Belinger, the expo attracted families, breeders and curious attendees hoping to learn more about uncommon pets. LAFAYETTE PARISH (LAFAYETTE) — Kangaroos, hedgehogs, ...

“For most attendees, this is an introduction to certain animals, reptiles and amphibians,” said Shawn Gray, HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show organizer. “They may want to get one as a pet and this is a ...

Exotic pets have a certain allure. Despite widespread fear of slithering, scaly, spiky and sometimes bitey animals, many people enthusiastically keep them as pets or breed them to sell. They find ...

If you just have to touch a real live snake, this is your lucky weekend. Hundreds of snakes and other unusual animals are on display this weekend in Dorton Arena at the big "Reptile and Exotic Animal" ...

“A lot of people are taught snakes are bad. But once you actually get hands on and learn everything about them then they kind ...

Quick Take North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single ...

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet ...