Keeping Reptiles Ethically: a Much Needed Conversation

When we take on a pet reptile, we become responsible for their every need. With that comes a lot of responsibility. In this video, I explain a system typically used in zoos to ensure that your reptile keeping is ethical. You'll hear about the Five Opportunities to Thrive, and how they relate to keeping reptiles and amphibians. I also provide examples of ethical and unethical reptile keeping.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Zoo Code of Ethics
01:55 - Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare
02:58 - Opportunities to Thrive
03:20 - Well-Balanced Diet
03:47 - Self-Maintainance
04:06 - Optimal Health
04:30 - Express Species-Specific Behaviors
05:00 - Choice and Control
05:38 - Implementing in My Reptile Care
08:25 - Unethical Reptile Keeping
14:50 - Conclusion

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