Joseph Ferlise, 11, poses with his pet leopard gecko Jay at his home in Baltimore. The low-maintenance leopard gecko can make a good first reptile pet. If you’re a kid who likes reptiles, life can be ...

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 ...

Out of the 900 baby lizards created by breeding Mr. Frosty (pictured above) with various other leopard geckos, 80 percent developed tumors before they were five years old. L. GUO ET AL/PLOS GENETICS ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mr. Frosty isn’t a snowman or a company that sells slushies, but ...

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 ...

Study suggests leopard gecko can recreate brain cells. Pictured, a leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) at the Tropical Farm (La Ferme Tropicale), a shop and online shop specialized in selling to ...

Eublepharis macularius, commonly known as the Leopard Gecko, is a nocturnal ground dwelling gecko commonly found in the desert areas. In its natural environment, the leopard gecko lives under rocks or ...