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USARK – United States Association of Reptile Keepers

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has proposed changes to its Captive Wildlife species list. Among these changes is the addition of all tegu species to the Prohibited List. Currently, some tegus (only the genus Salvator) are on the Unrestricted List. Other tegus (i.e., Colombian/Golden tegu) are currently illegal to keep without a permit. The proposal also adds fir...


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Two bills, S1271 and H0536, have been introduced in Idaho. Both bills address a problem with Norway and Roof rats becoming increasingly problematic throughout the state, mainly in urban areas. H0536 permits the Board of Commissioners in each county to declare these rats agricultural pests and to take all actions they deem necessary to control them. S1271 declares these rats a...


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Powell, Wyoming, is reviewing its animal ordinance. This will likely be about more than typical “exotic animals” (note that the definition for this term varies greatly and is determined by whatever definition a government body creates). Powell lawmakers previously came under scrutiny (and a federal lawsuit) for prohibiting a woman from keeping a domesticated animal under its ...


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The CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP) was held from November 24 to December 5 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. David Garcia represented USARK as an observer, and Art Parola attended on behalf of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). Both coordinated closely throughout the meeting. During the CoP, David and Art worked with allied organizations such as the European Pet Org...


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Orangeburg has proposed a ban on “exotic creatures” that includes a vague definition, leaving it open to interpretation. It specifically bans all monitor lizards (including dwarf species that fit in your hand as adults), along with many others. Also, there is no provision allowing current owners to keep their animals. For the majority of people who are unfamiliar with reptile...


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