With their unique looks and their wild-but-wonderful characteristics, the best exotic pets can make for the most unusual of companions. But what is classified as an exotic pet? Generally speaking ...

Having exotic animals poses a danger to the animals themselves. When you see an exotic animal for sale, you probably don't question how they got there. The truth is, the poor creature was likely ...

Geckos and turtles and snakes, oh my! Whether you already own an exotic pet, are interested in buying one or just want to see some cool snakes and other animals, head to Repticon on Saturday and ...

The exotic-pet business is a lucrative industry ... Today on the Internet you can find zebras and camels and cougars and capuchins for sale, their adorable faces staring out from your screen ...

Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. She has an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University and has been writing and podcasting about money since ...