Astra's Exotics and Aquatic has opened in downtown Big Rapids, Michigan, offering reptiles, tropical fish and more.

Forget about mutts and free kittens you found on Facebook Marketplace — rich people have pets in an entirely different (and expensive) ballpark. We’re talking luxurious, rare, exotic animals ...

The exotic-pet business is a lucrative industry ... the monkeys with their intelligent eyes; the big cats with their tawny coats. And though such animals are no longer completely wild, neither ...

For those with limited room but a big heart for animals, exotic pets can be an intriguing and rewarding choice. From tiny critters to fascinating reptiles, there’s a range of exotic pets perfectly ...

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“Turtles can grow up to be very big ... A baby red-eared slider weighs ... Cats and dogs are great, but exotic animals like spiders or lizards also make amazing pets “But it doesn’t mean ...

According to Michigan State University, 20 states have "comprehensive bans" on keeping exotic animals as pets. The animals typically included in "comprehensive bans" are big cats, reptiles ...

The exotic pet trade has become an alarming trend on Long Island, driven by social media and encounters that blur the lines ...