Reptiles such as turtles and snakes ... Numerous cases have been reported globally of imported rare animals being kept as exotic pets. Japan is seen as a particularly large market, but the ...
Poached rare reptiles may also be misrepresented as having been bred in captivity to avoid prosecutions via the Lacey Act—a federal law to combat illegal trafficking in wild plants and animals. Many ...
A wildlife attraction housing rare amphibians, lizards and snakes has suffered an attack by rats. Forestry England said rats had infiltrated the pods at the New Forest Reptile Centre near Lyndhurst.
The Axolotl and Reptile Rescue Centre last year took in nearly 2,000 animals An animal rescue centre is nearly at full capacity after taking in more than 50 animals since the start of the year.