Sleeping with reptiles and lizards helps Chinese man stay cool in summer

Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 17:29 [IST]

New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): A Chinese man has found a novel way to stay cool and comfortable without electricity in summers - reptiles and lizards.

Zhao Jing, 26, from Wuhan, capital of Hubei province shares his bed with boas, lizards, and other cold-blooded animals.

A former chef, Zhao has converted his home into a mini zoo for reptiles and insects, reports China Daily.

He spends more than two-thirds of his monthly income on food for the pets. (ANI)

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