Furry dogs, cuddly cats, fluffy hamsters, and feathered birds may be the preferred pets of choice in homes across the country, but a fair share of pet lovers are enamored with reptiles and decidedly ...

Bettas make a great beginner fish, and cockatiels are manageable for bird novices. First-timers in dogs often choose the easygoing Labrador retriever. And if you're looking for a starter reptile?

“They are mainly a terrestrial species of gecko that is native to Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. They’re super cool and really manageable,” said Adam Riggs, known as the “reptile guy” at Fin-n-Feather ...