Reptile Trade & Breeding

• Reptile expos fill a critical gap in the Black Hills, where big-box stores dominate, by connecting hobbyists directly with regional breeders for...

• Review of 1,533 studies on 482 species highlights radio telemetry as essential yet invasive for tracking
• Fluorescent powder and elastomer marking...

TRAFFIC's evidence-based approach to wildlife trade can strengthen traceability and legal compliance for reptile keepers and breeders.

• Supply-chain...

A corn snake nicknamed Brian sparked a UK police rescue after climbing into a patrol car's wheel arch.

Responsible actions for keepers:

• Secure...

South Carolina's 2020 Act 177 tightened native turtle rules while leaving most common species legal under strict caps.

• 2020 overhaul: Act 177...

JG’s Reptile Road Show paired with a free screening of Zootopia 2 shows how local demos make reptiles approachable for families. The event starts at 7 p.m. on August 28 in Wood Dale, offering an easy, no-cost way to spark interest in the hobby.

NSU's Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course delivers practical skills for safe interaction with venomous reptiles.

• Key topics include...

Wisconsin has no statewide ban on python ownership, and ball pythons require no DNR license when captive-bred.

• Federal Lacey Act blocks interstate...

The reptile pet trade faces mounting regulatory and ecological backlash, from welfare crackdowns to invasive species crises.

• Japan's survey targets...

Crackdowns alone won't stop online wildlife trafficking, as the trade spans multiple points in the chain from harvesters and intermediaries locating specimens through social media.

Northeastern US reptile expos are expanding, giving keepers and breeders more chances to network, trade, and learn.

• Albany's Capital District...

Connecticut requires a permit to possess iguanas under wildlife statutes, though they are not banned outright.

• Core rule: Section 26-55 mandates...

Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, a lifelong reptile lover and zoo/museum supporter, now has a nonvenomous New Guinea ground snake named Lielaphis...

HBO's new series exposes the violent underworld of illegal reptile trafficking, including king cobras and Komodo dragons smuggled like narcotics.
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• Cruel transport: About 200 lizards were crammed into 22 pairs of socks, with one already dead upon discovery at Haneda Airport.
• CITES breach: The...

Ocean Park Hong Kong's new Reptile Territory uses daily talks, expert live chats, and rescued animals to dispel myths and highlight responsible ownership, offering the trade a chance to reframe public views beyond stereotypes.

A routine border stop and shifting pillowcase exposed a multi-year smuggling operation.

• Discovery: Officers found tied pillowcases moving in a...

Alaska allows most common pet turtles like sliders and painted turtles under the state's Clean List (5 AAC 92.029), but unlisted species are banned...

Reptile keepers and herpetology enthusiasts can earn Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification at Northwestern State University's workshop on Sept. 5-6....

• Nebraska allows pet iguanas without state permits, as reptiles fall outside bans targeting wild birds and mammals.
• Green iguanas aren't invasive...