Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

DEAR PET TALK: My teenager is interested in having a reptile. I love all animals, whether furry, scaled or feathered, but we are complete newbies in this world, and have a lot to learn. We want to ...

Don't be surprised if you see something exotic in Ocean City, Md., this year. A city resident has a reptile permit for his pet iguana, which he's been taking for walks. Thus Joseph Short is known as ...