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The decline in the UK amphibian trade
The decline in the UK amphibian trade
The decline in the UK amphibian tradeI clearly remember a time when the UK herpetological trade was bursting at the seams with a huge variety of amphibian livestock. As we all know, weather changes have not been kind to our slippery friends. And it can't just be the advent of CITIES that has limited availability so much, either (I certainly don't condone wild caught animals). The question must be, why are breeders no longer providing is with such a good choice of animals? Is it that snakes and other herps are commanding such high prices? Are amphibians just going out of fashion? I can't provide a comprehensive answer.
Ten years ago I owned an amphibian collection that was fascinating and unique. Among the less common species were "Pixie" frogs (the African bullfrog Adspersus) and the mighty Rococo toad. Such animals are rarely seen today in the pet trade.
Local retailers are bemoaning the lack of livestock. At the same time they are warning of the pitiful plight of wild-caught animals (with cane toads and fire bellied toads being two particular examples).
The UK pet trade is running dangerously low in amphibian livestock. Wild caught animals are in poor shape, and breeders don't appear to be stepping in to fill the void.
With rare reptile morphs often fetching thousands of pounds, it may be that breeders just aren't bothering with the less lucrative frogs and toads.
But with global warming threatening amphibians more than others, there cannot be a better time for breeders to get into the hobby and help redress the balance.
Long may amphibians thrive in the UK pet trade!
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