Reptiles

According to the Chinese calendar, 2013 is the year of the snake. The Chinese zodiac revolves on a twelve year cycle. So, previous years of the snake include 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917 and 1905. All of the symbols of the Chinese zodiac system are animals. It Read More

When you are looking for an alternative to a dog or cat as a pet, turn to animals such as rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, or even fish, but NEVER bring a pet turtle into the home.  In case you didn't know, the United States has actually banned the sale of pet turtles that are Read More

The Pet Care Trust is pleased to announce that Brent Weinmann, President and CEO of Vitakraft Sunseed, Inc., has been appointed as President of the Pet Care Trust, a non-profit organization that promotes public understanding regarding the value of and right to enjoy companion Read More

If you've decided on a reptile for your next pet, there are a variety of things you will need in order to ensure he has the best setup, light and heat source, food, and housing.  Without knowing the proper way to set up the tank, your reptile could be missing out on things that Read More

Who would ever expect to hear that a pet tortoise is to blame for a fast sweeping fire that injured a firefighter and three police officers in Brooklyn?  That's exactly what Giovani, a six year-old pet tortoise, is under suspicion of.  Tortoise's are known to be among the slowest Read More

Vero Beach, FL - After a study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey suggested that the Burmese python and eight other species of constrictor snakes as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, the Fish and Wildlife Service has taken steps to ban the importation as well as Read More

Lacey Township, NJ - What were 10 soft-shell turtles doing close to a thousand miles away from their native environments, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama?  That remains the question ever since Popcorn Park Zoo Animal Rescue and Sanctuary received a unique call for help last Read More

Philippines - While we don't expect to see any reptile enthusiasts bringing these into the United States (we hope), reptile watchers will be excited to learn a new species of lizard was found on the northern Philippines island of Siera Madre, according to a study partly conducted Read More