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Tony Wigley

Animals at Home Network

AmphibiCast

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Tony Wigley is the founder of Responsible Reptile Keeping which is a worldwide membership organization that aims to promote, support, and protect responsible reptile keeping. In this episode, Tony breaks down the tension between herpetoculture and animal rights groups. We discuss the importance of promoting ethical keeping (rather than keeping for the sake of it), the tactics used by animal rights groups, the reptile ban happening in Spain, whitelist proposals, and more!                  SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/164-rrk/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@ResponsibleReptileKeeping https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/ https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/  Support, Subscribe  &amp; Follow:  CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca 

Tony Wigley is the founder of Responsible Reptile Keeping which is a worldwide membership organization that aims to promote, support, and protect responsible reptile keeping. In this episode, Tony breaks down the tension between herpetoculture and animal rights groups. We discuss the importance of promoting ethical keeping (rather than keeping for the sake of it), the tactics used by animal rights groups, the reptile ban happening in Spain, whitelist proposals, and more! SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/164-rrk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/164-rrk/</a><h4>LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:</h4> <a href="https://customreptilehabitats.com/?sca_ref=5444.zJSaicSFu1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE</a><ul> <li><a href="https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ResponsibleReptileKeeping" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@ResponsibleReptileKeeping</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk</a></li> <li><a href="https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/</a></li> </ul> Support, Subscribe  &amp; Follow: <ul> <li>CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats <a href="https://customreptilehabitats.com/?sca_ref=5444.zJSaicSFu1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></li> <li>SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnV0X0Y0TU5QTWptYVZSQnU5RVZXQlhqSmNQUXxBQ3Jtc0tubVpHRWVocjJjc05QSV9XWElseXlvMmhfcTRhN1IyNkhhT0dBZGgtZWx1am9YRVR2bWNRT1c5WDBXTF9XN2JOQWNQTzdSY3oxdndBQmdsNndxNUh2NUdjS3kwcjJRVmVkMVFWSldDMWNScGJpYTBjVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fspoti.fi%2F2UG5NOI&amp;v=3b4RQ8PlSyA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI</a></li> <li>Support us on Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/animalsathome" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/animalsathome</a></li> <li>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel</a></li> <li>Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/animalsathomeca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@animalsathomeca</a></li> </ul>

164: AAH Are REPTILES being BANNED? | Tony Wigley, RRK

Keeping amphibians and reptiles enriches the lives of millions of people world-wide.  According to the National Institute of Health, "Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood." (1) In addition, it should also be noted that private hobbyists and other entities maintaining captive amphibians have contributed substantially to conservation and preservation efforts. The AZA Amphibian Husbandry Guide states that, "There are many reasons to keep amphibians in captivity including for purposes of exhibition, education, conservation, preservation, and for hobby and personal interests." (2)However, despite all the benefits to both keepers and the species they work with, there are entities out there who aim to damage and destroy the world of responsible and ethical keeping . Full out bans, white lists, and harsh legislation are becoming more and more common nowadays.  As responsible keepers, we have an obligation to educate others and to advocate for ourselves before it’s too late. This week I am joined by Tony Wigley of ResponsibleReptileKeeping.org  Tony's mission with the RRK is to advocate for the reptile and amphibian hobbies by educating others and to dispel the numerous myths that perpetuate within the anti reptile and amphibian hobby narratives. The RRK works as a media platform that includes a podcast, youtube videos, and a newsletter that is accessible to enthusiasts at all levels. It’s my pleasure to sit down with Tony this week and discuss many of the serious issues facing herpeteculture today. To learn more, to become a member, and to get involved, visit:https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/To support the podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastMore about this week's guest-Tony Wigley is a journalist, podcaster, and founder of Responsible Reptile Keeping. Tony has four decades of experience in herpeteculture, and is well versed in all aspects of the reptile industry.  References(1)https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets#:~:text=Interacting%20with%20animals%20has%20been,support%2C%20and%20boost%20your%20mood. (2)https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/amphibianhusbandryresourceguide.pdf

Keeping amphibians and reptiles enriches the lives of millions of people world-wide.  According to the National Institute of Health, "Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood." (1)  In addition, it should also be noted that private hobbyists and other entities maintaining captive amphibians have contributed substantially to conservation and preservation efforts. The AZA Amphibian Husbandry Guide states that, "There are many reasons to keep amphibians in captivity including for purposes of exhibition, education, conservation, preservation, and for hobby and personal interests." (2) However, despite all the benefits to both keepers and the species they work with, there are entities out there who aim to damage and destroy the world of responsible and ethical keeping . Full out bans, white lists, and harsh legislation are becoming more and more common nowadays.  As responsible keepers, we have an obligation to educate others and to advocate for ourselves before it’s too late.  This week I am joined by Tony Wigley of <a href="http://ResponsibleReptileKeeping.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ResponsibleReptileKeeping.org</a>  Tony's mission with the RRK is to advocate for the reptile and amphibian hobbies by educating others and to dispel the numerous myths that perpetuate within the anti reptile and amphibian hobby narratives. The RRK works as a media platform that includes a podcast, youtube videos, and a newsletter that is accessible to enthusiasts at all levels. It’s my pleasure to sit down with Tony this week and discuss many of the serious issues facing herpeteculture today.  To learn more, to become a member, and to get involved, visit: <a href="https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/</a> To support the podcast by becoming a Patron, for Merch, and for a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, visit: <a href="https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast</a> More about this week's guest- Tony Wigley is a journalist, podcaster, and founder of Responsible Reptile Keeping. Tony has four decades of experience in herpeteculture, and is well versed in all aspects of the reptile industry.   References (1)<a href="https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets#:~:text=Interacting%20with%20animals%20has%20been,support%2C%20and%20boost%20your%20mood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets#:~:text=Interacting%20with%20animals%20has%20been,support%2C%20and%20boost%20your%20mood</a>. (2)<a href="https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/amphibianhusbandryresourceguide.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/amphibianhusbandryresourceguide.pdf</a>