As more and more Alaskans collect snakes, lizards and other exotic pets, nonprofits and businesses are grappling with a host of problems accompanying the growth.
Sadie Sennett, a volunteer with Jonathan's Reptiles rescue, shows off a snake at the All Alaska Reptile and Exotics Expo in Wasilla on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
On Saturday, all kinds of reptile-related businesses were set up at folding-table booths selling their wares, from decorative terrarium supplies to live Madagascar hissing cockroaches, sold as both pets and prey. “Usually, there’s a location where it’s a pickup spot,” Huntington said. “So if you’re at Wasilla Carrs at 7 o’clock on a Wednesday, you can bet your bottom dollar there’s some rodent deals going down.”
Danner, an alligator, is pet by a visitor to the Alaska Crocodilian Rescue booth at the All Alaska Reptile and Exotics Expo in Wasilla on Saturday, August 13, 2022. “They don’t have to be in cages all the time. They can free-roam around the house,” Denny said. “They’re just so fun.” Alaska Crocodilian Rescue hasn’t seen a huge increase in abandoned alligators or caimans, and currently takes care of four and nine of each, respectively. A new addition could be on the way.
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