Responsible Reptile Keeping

16/06/2025

We continue our real-life stories with Josh of Southbayreptiles - SBR

He reflects on how these incredible animals have helped him turn his life around and shape the person he is today.

💬 How have reptiles impacted your life?
👇 Share your story in the comments.

An Adler Romer Production for RRK.

16/06/2025

Now available in 🇸🇰 Slovak!

Animal keepers must unite – a worldwide call to action

The passion for responsible reptile keeping knows no borders. That's why we've translated our resources into German, Spanish, French, Dutch and many more!

Join our growing global community committed to providing the absolute best for reptiles and amphibians.

Head to our website, choose your language and dive in: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/video-index

And subscribe to our YouTube Slovensko channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/

15/06/2025

Cheaper than a coffee, yet it makes a world of difference!

When you become a Responsible Reptile Keeping member, you'll be joining a worldwide community of like-minded, passionate people. You'll also be helping us promote good welfare and protect responsible keepers just like you.

Join us today at https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/memberships.

15/06/2025

Now available in 🇮🇹 Italian!

Animal keepers must unite – a worldwide call to action

The passion for responsible reptile keeping knows no borders. That's why we've translated our resources into German, Spanish, French, Dutch and many more!

Join our growing global community committed to providing the absolute best for reptiles and amphibians.

Head to our website, choose your language and dive in: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/video-index

And subscribe to our YouTube Italia channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/

14/06/2025

Positive lists are peddled by animal rights campaigners as a solution to poor welfare. But is there really a reptile welfare crisis to solve?

In this short video, we examine the data.

🚨SAY NO TO POSITIVE LISTS🚨
Click here to sign our petition against positive lists:
https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/positive-list-petition

14/06/2025

Now available in 🇨🇿 Czech!

Animal keepers must unite – a worldwide call to action

The passion for responsible reptile keeping knows no borders. That's why we've translated our resources into German, Spanish, French, Dutch and many more!

Join our growing global community committed to providing the absolute best for reptiles and amphibians.

Head to our website, choose your language and dive in: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/video-index

And subscribe to our YouTube Czechia channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/

13/06/2025

It’s time for the reptile community to wake up.
Positive lists are coming for your animals and your business.

The European Union is considering an EU-wide positive list that would ban most species of reptiles and amphibians, along with many birds, mammals and fish.

Earlier this year, EU consultants interviewed stakeholders and analysed survey responses. This week, they delivered their findings to stakeholders and the EU Commission.

RRK attended this meeting, and we are horrified by the results.

The presentation was shocking, with little regard for the input provided by animal-keeping specialists.

Instead, it echoed the extremist rhetoric peddled by anti-pet-keeping campaigners. Despite admitting to having no clear evidence to support their claims, the EU consultants strongly favoured the introduction of positive-list legislation.

We are not exaggerating when we say this could mean the end of reptile keeping.
A 'positive list' would make many reptiles illegal and shut down most reptile-related businesses.

WE NEED YOUR HELP to expose the lies and fight this unfair legislation.

This is your chance to make a difference before it's too late.

Stand up and be counted – become an RRK member today.
https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/memberships

13/06/2025

Now available in 🇫🇮 Finnish!

Animal keepers must unite – a worldwide call to action

The passion for responsible reptile keeping knows no borders. That's why we've translated our resources into German, Spanish, French, Dutch and many more!

Join our growing global community committed to providing the absolute best for reptiles and amphibians.

Head to our website, choose your language and dive in: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/video-index

And subscribe to our YouTube Suomi channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/

12/06/2025

Will the next global pandemic come from your pet reptile?

Eurogroup for Animals claims zoonotic diseases in 'wild' animals are a justification for banning reptile pets. But the risk of catching diseases from your reptile is comparatively small and easily negated by simple hygiene.

And there's no conclusive evidence to substantiate their misrepresentations regarding the origin of the Covid pandemic.

These are clearly misleading and uninformed arguments. So, how did they gain a voice with the European Parliament?

Legislation must be based on facts, not fearmongering.

🚨SAY NO TO POSITIVE LISTS🚨
Click here to sign our petition against positive lists:
https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/positive-list-petition

12/06/2025

Now available in 🇫🇷 French!

Animal keepers must unite – a worldwide call to action

The passion for responsible reptile keeping knows no borders. That's why we've translated our resources into German, Spanish, French, Dutch and many more!

Join our growing global community committed to providing the absolute best for reptiles and amphibians.

Head to our website, choose your language and dive in: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/video-index

And subscribe to our YouTube Français channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/

12/06/2025

Why is obesity more common in some species than others?

We speak to specialist reptile vet Tariq Abou-Zahr about his experience with overweight reptiles and discuss what can be done to address the issues.
For more information and advice about reptile obesity, check out our full-length podcast with Tariq: https://fb.watch/kT909lWIk3/

11/06/2025

The Habitatitude project is another good example of the pet trade keeping its house in order.

Invasive Species Awareness Month is here — and it’s the perfect time to talk about ! 🌍

Whether you’re a reptile enthusiast, aquarium hobbyist, or backyard pond keeper, your actions matter. Never release pets into the wild. It’s unsafe for your pet and can harm local ecosystems.

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Visit Habitattitude.net to learn how you can protect the environment while being a responsible pet owner.