Articles

Tortoise hibernation

A guide to hibernation methods…...

Tom Dutton
Deadly fungus introduced via pet trade

Deadly fungus introduced via pet trade

Huge numbers of Asian salamanders and newts are traded globally. Scientists discover a major threat to amphibians in Europe The...

Exotics Editor
RSPCA prepares for influx of terrapins

RSPCA prepares for influx of terrapins

The release of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie in the 1990s led to a craze for buying terrapins....

Exotics Editor
Vet nurses told not to be afraid of bats

Vet nurses told not to be afraid of bats

Maggie Brown Vet practices should be prepared to offer practical approach to bats Speaking at the BVNA Congress in Telford...

Exotics Editor
New approach sheds light on evolutionary puzzle 

New approach sheds light on evolutionary puzzle 

Restricting analyses to either the intra-specific or inter-specific levels can miss important patterns and both must be considered. Insights on how...

Vets raise concern about lonely pet rabbits

Vets raise concern about lonely pet rabbits

Being kept on their own causes rabbits to experience frustration, fear and boredom. BVA survey reveals that one in five...

Exotics Editor