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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.
Short videos
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Where to find the best UVB lamps for reptiles
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What is an ‘exotic’ animal?
Real-life stories
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Banning reptiles doesn't work | Norway case study
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Working with the misunderstood
Podcasts
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Are turtles invasive in the UK? Probably not.
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Is your reptile obese?
Articles
Success in Sweden – how to fight a reptile ban and win!
What would you do if feeding insects became illegal? Or you were forced to increase your animal’s enclosure size by over 1000%? This almost happened in Sweden last week.
The last reptile keepers Positive lists don't work
Will your children be allowed to keep reptiles? Animal rights campaigners claim positive lists are the best way to address many different issues. So what is a positive list?
Bad science and shady politics
Documents acquired by Dutch animal specialists reveal the Dutch Government ignored experts and manipulated science to push its positive list for pets. Animal welfare group Stichting Animalia exposes the political agenda disguised behind this woeful policy.
2024 is done, and we’ve been busy.
Here’s how we’ve made a difference…
Magazine
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The Keeper
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