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I'll admit I'm not much of a reptile fan. Lizards scared me as a kid and reptiles in general just never struck me as good pet-potential.

But they do have their fans.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (7/17/10), the PetCo stores in the South Bay will host Repitle Rallies featuring specialists who can answer questions about everything from Bearded Dragons to Leopard Geckos.

There is an up side to reptiles as pets -- they don't eat a lot, are relatively cheap and they don't need daily walks.

Reptile owners are welcome to join the rallies, according to the news release.

Others who feel wary around reptile pets are welcome too, to get acquainted with the creatures and attend care and habitat and "how to" seminars ...

 

An estimated 4.7 million households have reptiles as pets, according to the American Pet Products Association Survey from 2009-10.

PetCo stores that are participating include:

Redondo Beach: 537 N. Pacific Coast Highway (310-374-7969), 3901 Inglewood Ave., Suite G (310-344-1370)

Torrance: 24413 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 8 (Crossroads Shopping Center) (310-530-5945)

Rolling Hills Estates: 51-A Peninsula Center (310-377-5560)

Westchester: 8801 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles (310-645-7198)