Herptile Rescue and Education Foundation

10/01/2025

Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering conservationist and world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, has passed away at 91.

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09/29/2025

Do you love exotic pets or have friends or family with them? The city of Edmonton is changing the pet bylaws to ban all venomous reptiles and insects. This may sound good at first, but they have done so uninformed. The bylaw change does not account for the fact that some animals are venomous by the technical definition, but pose no medically significant harm to humans - such as the beloved and common pet bearded dragons.

We are sharing a petition that was made to encourage the city to change the rules before they come into effect in spring 2026. The change will result in thousands of abandoned animals otherwise.

Did you know? The province of Alberta already has a detailed list of reptiles that are legal to keep. Broadly speaking, the province bans owning:

- Large reptiles (such as large monitor lizards like Komodo Dragons, huge snakes like Burmese pythons, and crocodilians like American alligators).

- Medically significant venomous reptiles (such as Vipers, Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Gila Monster lizards).

- Native Albertan reptiles.

Consequently, the city does not need to introduce legislation regarding reptile ownership; it is already more than adequately addressed by Alberta.

Petition link: https://chng.it/mDsPkvZ4c4

Alberta's controlled animals: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/controlled-animals

Prevent changes to Edmonton's bylaw on exotic pets

09/28/2025

Day 2! We are ready for you! Come check out all the reptiles, supplies, plants, art, and snacks, and get photos with exotic critters! Sunday 10am-4pm.

📍 Find them at the Edmonton Reptile Expo
📅 September 27 & 28, 2025
📌 The Enjoy Centre – 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert, AB T8N 3X4

Buy tickets here

https://ticketscandy.com/e/edmonton-reptile-expo-2025-href-fall-expo-11078

09/27/2025

Expo day!!!! We are now at the halfway point of the day. Drop by the Enjoy Center and say hello.

09/27/2025

How exciting is this? Holding a caiman is not something most people get to do. Other animals that you can see, but not hold, are a snapping turtle and a gila monster!

09/27/2025

Setup is well underway and getting ready for tomorrow’s show. Come check out all the reptiles, supplies and snacks. Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday 10-4.

📍 Find them at the Edmonton Reptile Expo
📅 September 27 & 28, 2025
📌 The Enjoy Centre – 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert, AB T8N 3X4

Buy tickets here

https://ticketscandy.com/e/edmonton-reptile-expo-2025-href-fall-expo-11078