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Vibrating tortoise is ‘cured’ as experts warn that tortoises are NOT easy pets
12/12/2012 6:09 AM EST
A sick tortoise, which had been kept in a glass tank and had become severely constipated having eaten the gravel and stones on its cage floor, has recovered after an ‘adult sexual aid toy’ was used as a vibrating massager strapped to the underside of its shell. On arrival at the vets in Barons Court, London, the poorly tortoise was very weak and its head was withdrawn, probably due to pain. However, after a twice-a-day treatment for several weeks with the vibrator, the tortoise came out of its...
Exotic pet markets in your town could seriously damage your health!
10/1/2012 6:07 AM EST
A new independent scientific study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine has concluded that reptile and amphibian markets in the UK and elsewhere in Europe...
EC survey says 8 out of 10 want restriction on exotic species in trade!
9/27/2012 4:31 AM EST
Results of a European Commission survey* on invasive alien species (IAS) have been welcomed by the Animal Protection Agency, an organisation that campaigns against the trade in...
Perishing Pets – exotic pet study finds three out of four reptiles dead within a year
8/28/2012 5:06 AM EST
A new scientific study of the exotic pet trade has found that at least 75% of pet snakes, lizards, tortoises and turtles die within one year in the home. It is thought that most...
“Kidderminster is fast becoming a haven for illegal wildlife dealers”
7/26/2012 3:41 AM EST
Wyre Forest District Council has come under fire for yet again facilitating an exotic pet market this Sunday 29th July 2012 at the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Trading in...
Doncaster Council to ‘vigorously enforce’ no animal selling rule at proposed wildlife market
6/16/2012 10:34 AM EST
Doncaster Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ‘vigorously enforce’ a no animal selling rule at a reptile market planned for tomorrow 17 June 2012 at the Dome, Doncaster....
Warrington Council wins praise for blocking reptile market
5/18/2012 8:49 AM EST
A reptile market due to take place on Sunday 20th May 2012 at Walton Hall, Warrington has been cancelled. The Animal Protection Agency (APA) advised Warrington BC that the event,...
Reptile market is cancelled thanks to prompt action by Barking & Dagenham Council
5/12/2012 4:05 AM EST
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The first planned reptile market this year – and one of only a handful of remaining markets of its kind in the UK - has been cancelled. The event, due to...
Animal Protection Agency slams the London Pet Show for promoting exotic pets
5/8/2012 6:27 AM EST
For the second year running, the London Pet Show, due to take place on 12-13 May at Earls Court Two, is heavily promoting the exotic pet trade. The Animal Protection Agency (APA)...
Scientists call for a ban on exotic pet markets across the EU to protect animal welfare, public health and biodiversity
5/2/2012 5:05 AM EST
A new independent scientific report, released today, has resulted in calls for an EU-wide ban on exotic pet markets to protect animal welfare, public health and biodiversity. The...
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