It started with a turtle. Or at least the idea of a turtle. "My partner wanted a pet turtle. He likes turtles," said Derek Smiertka, 40, of Ferndale. "I did not." Nevertheless, in the interest of ...

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for them ...

It started with his first reptile, an anole, when he was a kid. Then it snowballed into owning geckos, chameleons, frogs and bearded dragons. Now Greg West has a reptile terrarium business that’s ...