ATLANTA — The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a warning following a salmonella outbreak tied to bearded dragons. The CDC said it has received at least 15 reports ...

“He is not dangerous and a very beloved family pet," the owner said of the reptile Snohomish County sheriff; getty Residents in Granite Falls, Wash. can rest easy knowing the alligator on the loose ...

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In June, hikers came across an Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae) in Joseph D. Grant County Park in Santa Clara County, California. These large, omnivorous lizards can grow up to ...

Georgia wildlife officials say it’s possible South American lizards called tegus that can grow up to 4 feet long have a toehold in south Georgia. Argentine black and white tegus are popular in the pet ...

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...

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AUSTIN, Texas – A group of South American lizards that can grow up to four feet long has established a home in the Florida wild after being brought to the United States as pets and the reptiles could ...