Two western fence lizards in Marin. Western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are common in California. They are also referred to as the “blue belly.” Photo by Rachael Rufino Sunbathing during ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

Chameleons are known for being able to change their skin color, but they’ve got plenty of other special tricks as well. They can shoot out their tongues at alarming speeds, use their tails as extra ...

Neon green, ultraviolet, rainbows — the variety of colors animals can make seem endless. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

Magalia >> Jeff Scott can’t recall every animal that he’s cared for, but with pythons, caimans and even rattlesnakes on the list, it is surely more diverse than the average person. These days, he ...

As a herpetologist (someone who studies reptiles and amphibians), I am often in the field making observations well beyond an hour that normal people consider to be acceptable. And it is during these ...

Colorful reptile protected by fire, study shows. Aug. 25, 2011 — -- Alan Templeton was a 13-year-old Boy Scout when he saw his first collared lizard in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. He returned ...

It turns out dragons are much smaller than we imagined. A new species of super tiny lizards was discovered crawling through the streets of India, which scientists described as a “diminutive dragon.” ...

Downtown Hanoi is crawling with dozens of colorful snakes, thanks to one man's fascination for the reptiles. Vu Thanh Tung, 30, owns 15 nonpoisonous snake species that come from arid regions in ...

Know how to make a small fortune breeding green tree pythons? “You start with a large fortune,” advises Rico Walder of Signal Mountain, Tenn. With prices commonly in the $1,000-$5,000 range ” and ...

As a graduate student at the Free University of Brussels nearly 20 years ago, Athanasia Tzika analyzed the genomes of several animals to better understand their diversity. During this time, the ...

Driving down Main Street in Winchester, one can expect to see many different businesses, but perhaps not one as unique as Jabberwock Reptiles. The store is crawling with all types of reptiles, ...