Reptiles

Just how did they do this magnificent stunt from Live and Let Die?  Fake alligators and crocodiles with pneumatic triggers built in to make the jaws snap each time James Bond steps on them?  No.  CGI?  No again--the technology had not yet been developed.  So, what do you do when you have a cool escape idea involving close contact with giant, carnivorous reptiles?  You use the real thing.

He made his bed and she's gonna lay in it... or so it would seem. One of a pair of captive lizards appears to be accommodating its slightly smaller cage companion by hanging from the enclosure's ceiling grid by its claws.

This past week, a new documentary series, titled, “Urban Animals” debuted on NYC Life TV station, August 5. Headed up by the production team of Tony Sawicki, Hugo Lopez and Clover Welsh, the show will focus on New Jersey’s and New York’s “urban” animal kingdom. It’s unique focus will show how our furry, scaly and fethered friends have migrated, acclimated and in many cases chosen city life over the wild.

Ear be dragons! This Dragon Ear Wrap is just about the coolest piece of jewelry ever. This gleaming reptile curves around your ear and whispers all of his secrets and magical advice just to you.

Caimans are commonly associated with Cajuns, not Canadians, but recently one of these toothy crocodilians took the latter road – one far less traveled by members of its species.

Since I was a kid I've always had a fascination with Komodo Dragons.  Moreso than an alligator, they are like what I considered to be dinosaurs when I was young.  They're mysterious and scary--and methodical, as you'll see in this video.

Being the only person on your block to own a certain animal may have its place in the keeping-up-with-the-Jones' mindset, but bringing exotic animals into your home comes with hidden and perilous costs both to health and safety. Read on for more information.