Reptiles need support, could we form an organisation?

[ratboy]

Why not all join and support your local reptile clubs ?

[vikki3683]

sorry ive not posted - ive not been well.
thanks for all of your ideas and suggestions.
Can people please pm me or e mail me - vikkismallman@hotmail.co.uk - i can then see how many people are available etc and we can go from there.

[Saedcantas]

I think everyone interested in this should either join and contribute to an existing local club/group, or attempt to setup their own club/group.

See how much time it takes, see how little support there really is, see how little people really commit and how unreliable they are, see how hard it is to find venues for any kind of meetings etc etc etc.

I'd recommend that approach so you can arm yourselves with the experience to even try this. It's much more frustrating that you can imagine, you'll be pulling your hair out, but if you really do want to do it, start small and work up

Lotte***

[ian14]

Am I missing something here??

There are numerous reptile groups/clubs/societies up and down the country, many of which put on shows and displays to educate non-keepers.

The majority of these clubs are all affiliated to the Federation of British Herpetologists, which was established to protect reptile keepers, their interests, and the right to keep these animals. It is the FBH who are consulted for changes to legislation, and who tried to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the RSPCA concerning herpetological issues.

So, while the idea you have is good, it is already in place.

[DolphinPython]

i think the idea of paying 5 pound a year ( 3 to the regional group , 2 to the national group) is a great idea! and a good way to get some money. count me in(:

[Reptilover]

Im in.. i could use ftp and website management... could also keep the website hosted with the current website i have... however a new domain would have to be payed for..

add me on msn at live@bringingpetstoyou.com