An Australian family is still grieving over the unexpected loss of their father, who fell gravely ill allegedly after eating a gecko on a dare. David Dowell was reportedly challenged to eat the small ...

Friends and family are now searching for answers six months on from the 34-year-old's horrific death after a Christmas bash in December. The Aussie was struck down two days after stunned friends ...

This microscope imaging shows the head of a tapeworm, a parasitic species which some think killed the dadCredit: Alamy It had been thought that Mr Dowell had died from a severe case of salmonella ...

“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 ...

Aside from the furry critters you see during your pet store visit, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, reptiles are a popular choice to have as a pet. One of the most popular pet ...

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 ...

A DAD of three died in "absolute agony" ten days after he was dared to eat a gecko at a party with pals. David Dowell was rushed to hospital suffering from a shocking salmonella infection after ...