DON’T LOSE SLEEP OVER IT

How to fully prepare for tortoise hibernation.

Treated Like Royalty

By turning to scientific papers, expert keepers make suggestions on best husbandry practices for Royal pythons.

REPTILES AND REGULATIONS

The trade in wild animals is a key consideration for all exotic pet keepers. What lies in the future of wild-caught animals in the pet trade?

MARK O’SHEA ON ANTIVENOM

Every year, up to 138,000 people die because of snake envenoming. We discuss the problem with Professor Mark O’Shea MBE.

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This month’s content spans a variety of notable topics for exotics enthusiasts. World-renowned herpetologist, Mark O’Shea (MBE) has given us some humbling insight into the devastating impact of snakebites in developing countries. This is an issue that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year and deserves far more exposure. I highly recommend readers to watch the documentary ‘Minutes to Die’ which can be found by visiting the website listed at the end of the feature. Tortoise expert, Eleanor Tirtasana-Chubb provides some brilliant advice for keepers in the run-up to hibernation time. We us a much stronger platform to share new and unique news items, blog posts, exclusive interviews, videos and promotional offers. So far, it has been well received and we’re excited to see what new opportunities this platform can bring. The first of which is a special edition virtual issue that will be available on the website very soon! It will contain some highlights

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Front cover: Hermann’s toirtoise (Testudo hermanni)

Right: Royal python (Python regius)