CozieOak Exotics

09/23/2025

A reminder on mindful humidity, PLEASE don’t use aspen for your reptiles ):

Aspen humidity: 0-5% + mold risk + RI risk. No humidity support

Reptile humidity levels:

Ball pythons: 70-85%~

Corn snakes: 60-70%~

Carpet python: 45-65%~ (species specific)

Boa’s: 55-75%~ (species specific)

Hognose: 35-65%~ (species specific)

Milk Snake: 50-60%

Leopard gecko: 30-40%~

AFT: 45-60%

Dragons: 30-60%~ (day/night depending, it’s a HUGE misconception that it needs to be dry!!!)

Just as some examples!

09/16/2025

🐤New rescue !
This two week old fledgeling was thankfully spotted by a Good Samaritan! I just so happened to be at work where he was, and Facebooks algorithm actually worked for the better.

I was able to leave work to go to the parking lot and found him hiding under cars pressed against the wheels. Took a good 10 minutes to find him… but I finally caught him and had him in a box until my shift ended.

Now that he is home with me , I was able to get a good look at him. Other than the fact he wasn’t being fed or able to look for food, he is doing well. I made some makeshift formula to hydrate and fill him up. If I notice any signs of dehydration/sickness I’ll be transporting him to the rescue. For now, I should be equipped to handle getting him back on track to learn from my flock, and he will be released in about 2 weeks if all goes well. His crop is immediately looking so much more plump. Photos were taken after his first feeding, and he has had 2 more since.

09/08/2025

Failed to finish this at Pet Expo a few months back, but it’s ready for Avalon Expo and Pet Expo 2026!

Let’s be kind to all wildlife, and consider an alternative to parrots for adoption.

“But 89 cases were found amongst pigeons in 2022-2025 in Canada!”

That’s still showing that the data upholds. They euthanized them, and all dead birds are tested. It is not likely any found dead pigeons actually died from HPAIV

“But the government has listed these numbers, wouldn’t this contribute to spread of HPAIV?”

Clinical studies still prove they’re negligent in shedding the virus/transmitting to other birds more susceptible to the virus. Low numbers just continue to prove the clinical tests when you blow up the actual number of pigeon populations to positive euthanized cases. Many pigeons get brought in with PMV, which can make them more susceptible and symptoms can be confused with AIV in other birds.

“But Egypt and Iran have 10% mortality rates and higher transmission!”
True. But these cases are still lower than other birds, and this has yet to show in western world.

Again, proving pigeons are highly resilient and not directly contributing to the spread of HPAIV…. Next

04/28/2025

Hello and sorry for the inactivity! Let’s give a well deserved update ❤️‍🔥

🍁Follow my Pet IG (CozieOak_Exotics) for more
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ART:
🕊️I will be taking pet portraits leading up to and during Per Expo! I will also have inventory for sale at one of my tables while the other is for education and interaction! I do work full time so inventory MAY be limited as it’s all handmade with love 🐾 but I’m planning bird pants, crochet collars and bandanas, and matching accessories! I may also try embroidery patches if I can get the materials in on time to work on them. Stickers and MAYBE keychains will be available if they arrive on time. If not, catch me at Avalon Expo in July!

PETS:
🌱Last pet expo was a huge success! We adopted our cat Anubis from New Life Rescue on day 1 before the doors opened! He is now 1 years old 🥹 crazy!

🌱My tarantula, Tarot, is fully grown—it’s still a dwarf and I’m unsure of the s*x. I still call her she! She is still NOT handleable to others due to her SIZE not her behaviour! She is super calm and I will on sparing occasions have her on my hands for viewing IF she allows. I will be discussing updated husbandry on tarantulas and discuss how tiny cups and containers are no longer suitable for full grown larger species. I’m HOPING to have another tarantula BEFORE pet expo!

🌱Cashew dropped her tail. I will be discussing Exo-Terra lids and safety tricks to enforce safety so the same emergency doesn’t happen to others who own reptiles and cats together. She is doing well, I’m still very upset by it though. It’s a thing that never crossed my mind as I trusted said brand.

🌱We have a 5th pigeon but he will be released before Expo. We found him downtown almost fully fledged. He stayed in our pigeon room until he could fly and eat in his own and will be released soon with warmer weather pending! Discussions on pigeons will once again proceed as necessary at my table, and I am still working on my book! Remember: adopt don’t sh*p. Post in Canada's Pigeon and Dove Rescue Adoption and Appreciation Group for inquiries about adoption or ethical b*ying locally as we did for Chai and Earl Gray

🌱I now have a Ball Python named Coffee! We will be talking about BP hunger strikes, best way to feed f/t, the dangers of live feeding, and the proper husbandry for snakes ESPECIALLY balls as they’re commonly kept in 20-40g tubs/enclosures with low humidity, when they should be thriving in 4x2x2 minimums in a humid enclosure.

🌱Mango will also be returning! He is now fully grown at 3 years old and we will be discussing the differences between balls and corns for those curious where to start!

04/28/2025

Welcome back to Exhibitors CozieOak Exotics. Make sure you stop by and visit their booth at the NL Pet Expo 2025

05/29/2024

With Pet Expo approaching, I’m working on a little true/false; myth/fact activity for our table. I know my page isn’t very big here (my IG is a bit more popular!) but I wanted to start with a fun fact about pigeons every day or so until pet expo!

Myth or Fact?
Pigeons need grit.
Answer will be in the comments!

05/18/2024

Still here! Just going through a massive life change, but our dreams are just around the corner 💕🥰 stay tuned!

05/18/2024

02/29/2024

Just a typical morning in the Howlett house! 💕

02/21/2024

Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us in February!

02/21/2024

People need to talk about helium more. We have a fragile supply of it, and it’s non-replaceable. It’s important in medicine and MRI machines. And that’s just the start.

You don’t need it.
Your birthday balloons don’t need to float.
You don’t need to make a silly voice by inhaling helium.
And another good reason to not get it for balloons is that balloons choke animals, cause birds to fall, down sea life, and litter our land and oceans. For those who are religious; balloons do NOT go to heaven.

Helium should be reserved for important medical uses only.

I think about my carbon footprint a lot. It’s why even though I’m not vegan, I go for vegan/vegetarian materials and items / foods because biodegradability is VITAL.

I take the bus.
I walk.
We use h**p papers when smoking w**d.
We recycle.
We use electric heat.
My reptiles have their own bioactive tanks so I’m not wasting cleaning materials or paper towels.
My hamster has a natural tank so no plastic is used (besides his water dish)
I even shop at stores like Lush who take back their plastic pots which get recycled to be used again for products!

The only thing I need to improve on is using reusable coffee tumblers, and I’d like to make a grass and chia mat for my birds to reduce cage waste! That’s my challenge this year!

Let’s set environmentally friendly goals🌱💕

02/18/2024

CBC pigeon interview