Truly exotic households pets like these are a growing phenomenon in America. One Kansas household has a capybara, the world’s largest rodent breed, and treats the animal like a member of the family.

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Owners Jacob and Michelle Smith were both nurses before opening the Lizard Lounge Exotic Pet Store in June, but after collecting animals and doing research, they decided to offer exotic animals and ...

They’ll never win the “cuddliest-pet” award, but the lizards, turtles and snakes basking away at the Chicago Reptile House have an aloof charm of their own. Brian Potter, 23, and Jeff Lodico, 25, who ...