The Responsible Reptile Keeping Podcast

Responsible Reptile Keeping
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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. Find out more at: www.responsiblereptilekeeping.org

Episodes

  1. Are turtles invasive in the UK? Probably not.

    07/03/2025

    Are turtles invasive in the UK? Probably not.

    Would you sell a turtle to a new keeper who has just seen the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film? Suzie Simpson from Turtle Tally UK explains how citizen science is examining turtles found in the wild throughout the UK, and discusses how the new TMNT film could make the problem far worse.   Responsible Reptile Keeping is a worldwide membership organisation that promotes good reptile welfare and responsible keeping, and we challenge the stories broadcast by anti-reptile-keeping campaigners. If you’d like to support our work, please consider becoming a member and sharing our content as widely as possible.   Find out more: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping/ https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/ https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk

    57 min
  2. Is your reptile obese?

    07/03/2025

    Is your reptile obese?

    Obesity is one of the most common reptile welfare issues, with around 20% of reptiles estimated to be fat or obese. And it's not just a problem for pet reptiles – it's an issue that affects all captive-animal taxa. In this podcast, we speak with specialist exotics vet, Tariq Abou-Zahr about why reptiles become obese, which species are the fattest, and what keepers, stores and vets can do to address the issue. It should be noted that reptile obesity is a relatively small problem when compared with other pet taxa, but we believe that if we act now we can prevent the reptile obesity problem from becoming worse.   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––   Responsible Reptile Keeping is a worldwide membership organisation that promotes good reptile welfare and responsible keeping, and we challenge the stories broadcast by anti-reptile-keeping campaigners. If you’d like to support our work, please consider becoming a member and sharing our content as widely as possible.   Find out more: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping/ https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/ https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk

    55 min
  3. Reptile rescue and rehoming solutions. with NCRW’s Chris Newman (PART 2)

    07/03/2025

    Reptile rescue and rehoming solutions. with NCRW’s Chris Newman (PART 2)

    What would you do with your reptiles if you became so ill you couldn't care for them? How about if you moved home and couldn't take your animals with you? Or if you lost your job and couldn't afford to keep them anymore?   These are the circumstances behind most of the animals arriving at the world’s largest rescue and rehoming centre, based in Kent, UK. In part two of our podcast we speak with Chris Newman, the Chief Executive of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW). He shares the incredible story of how this unique centre was established and how it rescues and rehomes reptiles from all over the UK. We delve into the challenges created by animals such as green iguanas, common boas and various turtle species, and explore how the reptile trade is working to address these problems. We look at the key differences between a rescued and rehomed reptile, and how valuable data collected by NCRW helps combat issues affecting reptile welfare and the hobby.   SPOILER ALERT: only a small percentage of reptiles arriving at the centre are there because of poor-welfare issues. Most come from loving owners who, for whatever reason, can no longer care for their animals. It’s a situation any of us could find ourselves in.   Whether you're a reptile business owner or keeper, this podcast is a must-listen. You'll learn about the vital work of the NCRW and the issues facing the reptile community.   This is part two of our interview podcast with Chris Newman from the National Centre for Reptile Welfare. You can hear part one of the podcast here: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.podbean.com/e/rrk-podcast-with-ncrw-s-chris-newman-part-1-reptile-rescue-and-rehoming-solutions   ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––   Responsible Reptile Keeping is a worldwide membership organisation that promotes good reptile welfare and responsible keeping, and we challenge the stories broadcast by anti-reptile-keeping campaigners. If you’d like to support our work, please consider becoming a member and sharing our content as widely as possible.   Find out more: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping/ https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/ https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk     NATIONAL CENTRE FOR REPTILE WELFARE https://www.ncrw.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/TheNCRW

    1h 13m
  4. Reptile rescue and rehoming solutions with NCRW’s Chris Newman (PART 1)

    07/03/2025

    Reptile rescue and rehoming solutions with NCRW’s Chris Newman (PART 1)

    What would you do with your reptiles if you became so ill you couldn't care for them? How about if you moved home and couldn't take your animals with you? Or if you lost your job and couldn't afford to keep them anymore? These are the circumstances behind most of the animals arriving at the world’s largest rescue and rehoming centre, based in Kent, UK. In part one of our podcast we speak with Chris Newman, the Chief Executive of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW). He shares the incredible story of how this unique centre was established and how it rescues and rehomes reptiles from all over the UK. We delve into the challenges created by animals such as green iguanas, common boas and various turtle species, and explore how the reptile trade is working to address these problems. We look at the key differences between a rescued and rehomed reptile, and how valuable data collected by NCRW helps combat issues affecting reptile welfare and the hobby.   SPOILER ALERT: only a small percentage of reptiles arriving at the centre are there because of poor-welfare issues. Most come from loving owners who, for whatever reason, can no longer care for their animals. It’s a situation any of us could find ourselves in.   Whether you're a reptile business owner or keeper, this podcast is a must-listen. You'll learn about the vital work of the NCRW and the issues facing the reptile community.   This is part one of our interview podcast with Chris Newman from the National Centre for Reptile Welfare. You can see part two of the podcast here: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.podbean.com/e/rrk-podcast-with-ncrw-s-chris-newman-part-2-reptile-rescue-and-rehoming-solutions   ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––   Responsible Reptile Keeping is a worldwide membership organisation that promotes good reptile welfare and responsible keeping, and we challenge the stories broadcast by anti-reptile-keeping campaigners. If you’d like to support our work, please consider becoming a member and sharing our content as widely as possible.   Find out more: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping/ https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/ https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk     NATIONAL CENTRE FOR REPTILE WELFARE https://www.ncrw.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/TheNCRW

    1h 42m
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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. Find out more at: www.responsiblereptilekeeping.org

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