And in some US states, bans have been put in place making it illegal to home some exotic species. We've listed the best exotic pets, their average lifespan and compiled a separate list of exotic ...

If you're thinking about buying an unusual pet, be aware that most exotics require special care, diets and attention. Housing ...

Tigers, bears and great apes, oh my! Even though South Carolina is one of the laxer states when considering exotic pets, ...

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) hosted a successful Exotic Pet Surrender Event at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, rehoming ...

Others, however, want to see more state involvement due to public safety concerns. Many of America's exotic pets are not covered by the 1973 Endangered Species Act, which only applies to animals ...

Even in the states where exotic-pet ownership is banned, “people break the law,” says Adam Roberts of Born Free USA, who keeps a running database of deaths and injuries attributed to exotic ...

Unfortunately, many of the best pet insurance companies only cover dogs and cats, and not exotic animals, such as small mammals, birds and reptiles. We at the Guides Home Team researched the ...

A student in vet school tells us what it's really like ... Cats and dogs are great, but exotic animals like spiders or lizards also make amazing pets “But it doesn’t mean you can’t have ...