Ben Renick was found dead five years ago — but what first seemed like an animal attack was soon discovered to be murder…. “Ben was doing stuff nobody had ever seen before, and he had a lot of ‘world’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ben Renick, a "rock star" of the reptile world, was found dead in June 2017. Investigators initially suspected one of his prized ...

A dedicated reptile breeder shares his passion for giant reticulated pythons and the unique reptiles he cares for at ...

Go behind the scenes at a reptile zoo for a glimpse into the daily work of snake breeders and reptile keepers. From tending to snake eggs and caring for breeding projects to preparing for the next ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lynlee Renick, who last month was convicted of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of her well-known snake ...

On a fall day in Gainesville, Georgia, Justin Kobylka, the forty-two-year-old owner of Kinova Reptiles, was preparing to cut open two clutches of snake eggs. He was hoping to hit upon some valuable, ...

An unusual "48 Hours" case may change your mind about snakes. Ben Renick, 29, a Missouri snake breeder, was found dead in his facility. At first, everyone assumed he had been killed by one of his ...

(NBC News) — On Friday’s “Dateline,” world-renowned snake breeder Ben Renick is found dead and first responders believe his missing anaconda could be to blame, but as the frantic hunt for a missing ...

Thousands of nonvenomous snakes peered from acrylic display cases during the North American Reptile Breeders Conference Saturday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Brian Potter, a ...

Are snakes legal to keep as a pet? In most places, reptiles are legal. However, some states and localities may have restrictions or bans on certain reptile breeds. This can include where and how you ...

The Washington area is a herper hotbed. So says Brian Potter, and he should know: In addition to being the owner of the Chicago Reptile House, he's one of the organizers of the North American Reptile ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — A reptile breeder in upstate New York has paid a $500 fine related to the possession of more than 150 venomous snakes in his home, the state Department of Environmental Conservation ...