From childhood, we grow up reading stories and watching films that portray wild animals as friendly and lovable characters.

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, ...

Keeping snakes as pets is a fascinating, unique and exotic interest as they are living pieces of nature that do not behave and exist as common pets. These reptiles are wild in nature which means ...

In the summer of 2021, a woman in the Atlanta area was forced to surrender her pet serval, a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, after it escaped from her home and wandered into a neighbor’s ...

“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 ...

The Exotic Pet Surrender Event gave more than a dozen pets a second chance. The surrendered animals included tortoises, turtles, snakes and birds. Organizers said all animals will be assessed and ...

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 ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Snakes, lizards and even tarantulas are all over the Longview Exhibit Center, but they don’t need an exterminator. Actually, they need you to come and visit the HERPS Reptile ...

Lizards and frogs and snakes, oh my! More than 160 creepy-crawlers — including tarantulas, centipedes, and two dozen pythons — were confiscated from a truck trying to cross the Texas border into ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -The Fargo Exotic Pet Expo will return Saturday October 25th 10 A.M.- 4 P.M. with an expanded lineup of vendors, exotic animals and educational speakers for enthusiasts ...