PANAMA CITY, Fla. — State wildlife officials are considering tighter rules for owning venomous reptiles — or possibly banning ownership altogether. “We have had a couple of escapes of ...

The giant monitor lizard, or Perenti, reigns as the true king of lizards in Australia, outshining even the venomous snakes that lurk in the wild. Known for its immense size, powerful jaws, and ...

Alligator Alcatraz is in Florida, home to dangerous animals that can harm you, like gators, sharks, bears, panthers, snakes ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that ...

Fossils described in a new study speak to a previously unknown large-bodied lizard diversity that existed alongside dinosaurs ...

There are also some common fears about house lizards, but experts say they are mostly harmless. “They are not poisonous,” said Farida Tampal, state director of WWF-India.

Jose says most reptiles spotted in homes — like rat snakes, wolf snakes or monitor lizards — are non-venomous, and should be left alone so they can find their way out.

Mothballs, essential oils, products that vibrate the ground and other items have been used to deter snakes. But their ...