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 ...

Leopard geckos are one of the most beginner-friendly reptiles, but their health depends on a well-planned habitat. From heating and lighting to safe substrates and creative décor, small details make a ...

This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now ...

Leopard geckos come in more than 100 different morphs, with breeders constantly developing new variations. Morph prices vary greatly; a normal leopard gecko may cost around $25, while rare morphs can ...

Geckos can use their tongue to differentiate their own odor from that of other members of their species, as researchers have shown in a new experimental study. The findings show that geckos are able ...

Australia's Bynoe's gecko -- a line of all-female geckos -- doesn't need sex or a male to reproduce and, contrary to expectations, these "Wonder Woman" geckos can run farther and faster than their ...

Reptiles have long been considered to be dim-witted and cold-blooded (in more ways than one), but research is beginning to find that they possess an impressive collection of cognitive abilities. For ...