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Snakes need to stretch out fully, study finds
Around 42 per cent of private snake owners house their animals in enclosures that are too small. Animal welfare campaigners...
RSPCA reiterates call for ban on keeping primates as pets
The owner agreed that he couldn’t meet the complex needs of his marmosets, so agreed to hand them over to...
New exotic species webinar website launched
The content is suitable for vets, nurses and students. Just Exotics aims to help professionals broaden their exotic species knowledge. ...
A forelimb amputation in a guinea pig with osteomyelitis
Guinea pigs are commonly-owned, exotic small mammals and present frequently to veterinary surgeons in general practice. Small mammal limb injuries...
Vets welcome proposed ban on primates as pets
An estimated 5,000 primates are kept as pets in the UK. “We must put an end to the keeping and...
Goby fish fins may be as sensitive as human fingertips, study suggests
The team studied goby fish from Lake Michigan as they manouvered over different surfaces. Researchers observe how goby fish use...
Study suggests ion generators could be harmful to fish
Scientists found the ion generators can produce high concentrations of copper and zinc that are harmful to fish. Researchers conclude...
Study reveals origins of guinea pig domestication
It is commonly accepted that guinea pigs became domesticated in and Andes region of South America. Researchers use ancient DNA...
Tortoise-keeping and common conditions – Part 1
The majority of tortoises that present to clinicians during consultation are either juveniles and large, old tortoises. However, juvenile tortoises...
Calls for tighter restrictions on keeping dangerous snakes as pets
It is currently perfectly legal to sell venomous snakes to people who don’t have a licence. Investigation reveals venomous species...