Statement on Reptile Facility Tragedy

Statement on Reptile Facility Tragedy

It is with great sadness we have learned that on Wednesday, October 30th, a woman was found dead at a reptile breeding facility in Oxford, Indiana. The victim was found unconscious with a reticulated python around her neck and shoulders, and efforts at resuscitation...
ACTION ALERT: New Cumberland, PA

ACTION ALERT: New Cumberland, PA

UPDATE 11/7/19: Thanks to overwhelming opposition from those appeared to speak, the ordinance was tabled at the November 7 meeting, meaning there was no vote. This is very good but a lot of still needs to be done. Only very minor edits have been done so far, such as...
ACTION ALERT: NJ A1923

ACTION ALERT: NJ A1923

New Jersey A1923: Ban on Educational Outreach Programs UPDATE 12/14/18: Passed but with the amendments below (species defined). This is the final language which was passed: www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2000/1923_R2.PDF UPDATE 10/22/18: Passed Assembly...
ACTION ALERT: NJ A1923

ACTION ALERT: Cambridge, Mass.

DEADLINE: Sept. 15 at 3:00 PM There are two Action Alerts. The one on this page takes only a couple minutes and is the best option. We also have the quick Action Alert at www.usark.org/campaign/action-alert-cambridge-mass/. Please share and do both alerts. SUMMARY:...
ACTION ALERT: NJ A1923

ACTION ALERT: Oregon

Be CIVIL and PROFESSIONAL! Full alert below and simple form alert at www.usark.org/campaign/oregon-action-alert. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has proposed some rule changes which will negatively impact both native and exotic animal keepers. The...

Salamander Injurious Listing ACTION ALERT Deadline to comment: March 14, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST USARK has been and will continue to address this issue. As always, USARK works to protect the entirety of the responsible herpetocultural community. While protection of...