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Here you can find the latest updates from the FBH including our latest projects.

Dec 13, 20231 min read

FBH Keeper Survey 2022 results update

We have completed the first section of Annex A - Species list in the 2022 keeper survey, here you can view all the species of snake...

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Nov 18, 20232 min read

FBH Response to Channel 4 Program – Exotic Pet Trade – Exposed: UNTOLD

The FBH is disappointed to see the biased nature of the recent Channel 4 documentary regarding exotic pets, which included false...

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Sep 20, 20231 min read

Open Letter to the European Commission asking for an exception of certain lighting products

The FBH has added our logo and support to an open letter to the European Commission asking for an exception of certain lighting products...

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Sep 20, 20231 min read

FBH Keeper Survey 2023 - Fill out now!

I It’s that time again and we are launching the FBH Keeper Survey 2023! We need everyone to fill it out, even if you did it last year! We...

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Jul 26, 20231 min read

FBH Keeper Survey 2022 report published

The FBH Keeper Survey 2022 report has been published, check it out over in our publications section here

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Jul 19, 20231 min read

URGENT DEFRA Survey

Please share with your local and favourite reptile and aquatics businesses! From CASC URGENT: DEFRA are seeking contacts for businesses...

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Jul 6, 20231 min read

FBH response to the AWC Opinion on Snake Enclosure Sizes

Read the FBH response to the AWC Opinion on snake enclosure sizes. This has been sent directly both to DEFRA and the AWC.

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

Thank you to all who wrote to their MP, we were heard!

A huge thank you to everyone who wrote to their MP regarding the impending changes in legislation that would effect importing reptiles,...

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Jun 23, 20231 min read

Over £250 raised for the FBH at the IHS June Show

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the FBH buckets on Sunday at the IHS June Show, you help raise over £250! Your money is key...

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Jun 16, 20231 min read

FBH Position Statement on 'positive' lists

FBH position statement on 'positive' lists. The FBH are leading work with other animal keeper representative groups to produce a full...

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Jun 16, 20233 min read

Statement from Tariq Abou-Zahr on AWC review on the space requirements for snakes

Tariq Abou-Zahr, exotics vet and advisor on the FBH Code of Practise for reptile enclosure sizes and published and important statement on...

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Jun 12, 20233 min read

Import Legislation Changes - Call for Action

An important message for all keepers of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and potentially other species that are currently imported...

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Jun 5, 20232 min read

FBH Code of Practice for recommended minimum enclosure sizes for Reptiles

The FBH is proud to announce the launch of it's Code of Practice for recommended minimum enclosure sizes for reptiles The Federation of...

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May 11, 20231 min read

FBH Keeper Survey 2022 First Look Results

We are working on the data from the FBH 2022 Keeper Survey but here is a first look at our results. Thanks to everyone who answered! Full...

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Apr 13, 20231 min read

CITES CoP Species Listings

For those with, or interested in CITES species here is some information from DEFRA regarding the soon to be implementation of the CITES...

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Mar 31, 20231 min read

2021 Reptile & Amphibian Keepers Survey Results

The FBH are pleased to publish the results from the 2021 survey of reptile and amphibian keepers run jointly with the Pet Food...

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