Reptile & Amphibian Center

PetMD Editorial

Whether you're thinking of getting a turtle as a pet or have had one for years, you may not have heard these 5 interesting facts about this beloved reptile.   [video] Fact 1 Turtles don’t have ears, but...

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Bearded dragons may be relatively new to the shores of America, but they sure are cool. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about bearded dragons, and why you might strongly consider bringing one...

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Snakes are some of the most interesting animals on Earth. No wonder so many people have them as pets. Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about snakes. Fact 1 The oldest snake fossils have been...

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The reptile diet isn’t as straightforward as you may think. There are many different types of pet reptile groups, including snakes, turtles and lizards—each with unique nutritional requirements. While...

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by Victoria Heuer If you have ever eaten much more at the dinner table than you had planned to and felt fit to burst, then you know how this frog felt just before it died. In a paper titled "To have a...

PetMD Editorial

Finding the best reptiles to add to your family isn’t easy. There are many different types of reptiles, each with their own unique needs and characteristics. So how do you know which is the best pet reptile...