California’s exotic pet rules mix some of the nation’s toughest bans with surprising permissions. Ferrets and hedgehogs are off-limits, but zebras, camels, and even ostriches can be owned if you meet ...

A look at a full ball python hatch from The Molinaro Snake Lab.

An unlikely friendship at a Georgia theme park is quietly melting hearts. Meet Kurtsie, a zebra and Bakari, a giraffe — they make up an adorable, inseparable duo who formed a bond shortly after Wild ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Tucson pet store is asking for the public's help after two ball pythons were stolen from their southeast side location on March 23. The theft happened around 6:30 p.m. at ...

CU Boulder researchers have discovered an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps the snakes consume enormous meals and go months without eating yet remain metabolically healthy. The ...

Let's take a look at the fundamentals that came out yesterday to get a better understanding of what's going on under the hood and what the odds are for the current "recovery attempt" to continue.

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) was in focus on Thursday after the technology company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and guidance. Shares surged more than 15% in early trading on ...

Invasive zebra mussel larvae have been confirmed in Tanners Lake in Landfall. Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that a recent DNR analysis of water samples ...

NEENAH, Wisconsin (WDJT) -- J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is seeking out community support after seeing a rapid increase in surrendered ball pythons. According to the rescue, this underscores the growing ...

PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A resident of the Stuart West community got more than they bargained for when they popped the hood of their vehicle and discovered a ball python curled around the engine. The ...

JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A ball python was spotted at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, and after several months of searching, the snake has finally been captured. The Rhode Island Department of ...

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