Affiliations

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Our affiliations are people or group's who we have met, worked with or become members or volunteers of.

Each of these group's work so hard to help promote the awesome world of reptiles and amphibians. 

We have included their own words and links to their pages below.

The NCRW provides educational and research facilities, as well as providing a rehoming service for animals whose owners can no longer take care of them. Reptiles are incredibly long-lived pets, tortoises can live to 100+ and some snakes can reach 40 years, and inevitably some pets will outlive their owners and require rehoming. Other common reasons that reptiles need to be found new homes are:

​Changing circumstances, such as moving home or relationship breakdown, owners becoming ill or elderly or change in financial status. The NCRW aims to help any owner who can no longer look after their pet reptile or amphibian and find it a suitable home for life.

RRK is a worldwide membership organisation that aims to promote, support and protect responsible reptile keeping

We broadcast free digital and printed media content that advocates effective husbandry and high welfare standards. 

We also seek to oppose and refute those who aim to curtail responsible keeping through their use of misinformation and bias.

Responsible Reptile Keeping helps reptiles, keepers and businesses live better.

 The Reptile and Exotic Pet Trade Association works to promote responsible practices, education, and the showcasing of positive aspects of keeping and caring for reptiles and exotic animals. REPTA provides a platform for collaboration among industry stakeholders, fostering dialogue and cooperation. REPTA serves as a dedicated advocate for the reptile and exotic pet industry. It actively engages in political efforts to protect and support the interests of the industry, defending against potential threats and challenges. 

The I.H.S. was originally founded in 1969 by a very small group of reptile enthusiasts and caters for members both in the UK and overseas.

We are committed to the ongoing research and propagation of all reptile, amphibian and chelonian species.

 The British Herpetological Society was established in 1947 with the help of Dr Malcolm Smith. Dr Smith was a physician who practised in the Royal Court of Siam and whilst there studied the native herpetofauna. After retiring, he returned to Britain and developed an interest in our native herptiles. This led him to become the founding president of the BHS as well as author of the book 'The British Amphibians and Reptiles'. Since then the BHS has continued to expand and today has over 600 members. 

 The Turtle Tally project was initiated and developed at the end of 2018. The aim was to research the topic of released pet terrapins in the UK as there was little available. The idea was to provide a survey that could be accessed by the general public to upload photos and information on terrapins seen whilst out and about similar to other wildlife citizen science projects. Terrapins (freshwater turtles) are widespread across Europe and released pets have had an impact on those populations due to competition for food and basking sites. The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) was native here circa 8000 years ago but due to climatic changes they became extinct (although remnant populations are noted) so there are no native freshwater terrapins in the UK. Unlike in Europe, where released terrapins out-compete native species, this is not a factor here in the UK but we are uncertain of how these released pets impact the environment and what the welfare considerations are for them. Our research is evolving and we are investigating various related factors in this topic to provide evidence informing future decision making regarding these turtles and their welfare. 

1. The Reptile Keeper is designed to help you keep track of your reptiles'  schedules. Our goal is to make it easier for you to manage your collection, and that starts with u

• Daily reminders of who needs feeding and what they eat
• Manage feeder stock with low stock notifications
• Keep track of hunger strikes
• Weight growth charts to see your reptile's growth in relation to food.

and much much more.