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Thurs thru Sun, Oct 23-Oct 26th 6:00pm
to 8:30pm
Don't Miss the Amazing Carved Pumpkin Trail!
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Consider having MaxMan Reptile Rescue at your Hallowe'en special Event!
Learn about how reptiles fit into Hallowe'en Lore...
snakes and lizards as witches' familiars.
Understand how reptiles fit into mythology all around the world.
Check out Eyes of Newt, Snake Cake and Squashed Frogs.
Yum, yum for Hallowe'en Fun!
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Urgent News: Why Conservation and Education is Vital!
Six critically endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas were killed by unknown persons late on Saturday
evening, in the QE II Botanic Park. The crime was discovered by volunteers with the National Trust's Blue Iguana Recovery
Programme, shortly after 9am on Sunday morning.
But if you tame me, then we shall need each other.
To me, you will be unique in all the world.
To you, I will be unique in all the world...
You will become responsible forever for what you have tamed.
In Memory of my beloved Green Iguana, Maximillian Thorpe.
| Maximillian Thorpe 8 yrs old, 5 ft long, 15 lbs |
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| Click here to learn more about iguanas |
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Out hope is to present, promote, educate about and to protect the wonderful world of reptiles.
This site is dedicated to our many amazing reptilian friends, providing links to caresheetes, support sites and information.
MaxMan Reptile Rescue's mission is to increase knowledge, awareness and education about reptiles as pets; respecting and
providiing for reptiles, encouraging proper care, proper animal selections, proper handling and environments.
We offer educational seminars to schools, civic groups, etc. MaxMan also provides consultations, assisitance, foster and
adoption programs, and reptile rescue and relocation. Chapters in Central New York and Southern Ontario.
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| Aford Turtle Comic Strip |
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Did you know?....
According to the American Veterinarian Association, there are now about 2.8 million reptile pets in American homes, including turtles, snakes and lizards. This
is based on the last census done in 2001.
However, according to a 2003 Survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturing
Association, there are 8.8 million reptile pets in American homes!
(Does that mean that 6.6 million reptile pets never see a vet? If so,
come on you responsible herp owners, make sure you arekeeping your herps happy and healthy with regular veterinary visits!)
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In memory of Sebastian
1990 - Feb 2006
Truly Missed
Remembered Every Day
| Sebastian 7 yrs old; 5 ft long; 32 lbs. |
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| Click for more info on White throated Monitors |
As you navigate through our site, please click on
the pictures to learn more about each of the animals profiled. Each photo has a special link.
For the curious, more than 60% of US households have pets. In addition to those
8.8 million reptiles, the rest of the critters stack up as follows:
Freshwater Fish: 185 million
Cats: 77.7 million
Dogs: 65 million
Birds: 17.3 million
Small Animals (like bunnies/gerbils) 16.8 million
Reptiles: 8.8 million
Saltwater Fish: 7 million
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Please note that all photos and text are property of MaxMan Reptile Rescue and may not be copied, reproduced
or reprinted elsewhere without the expressed written permission of MaxMan Reptile Rescue or the parent of any child pictured
here.
Our site is currently under reconstruction. Thank you for your understanding
during this phase. Please continue to visit us as we are constantly expanding and improving.
Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list.
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