Sustainable Scales: The Future of the Reptile Trade and Conservation

By Shanlyn Williams

Sustainable Scales is a timely and practical guide for reptile enthusiasts, breeders, conservationists, and policymakers seeking to reform and protect the global reptile trade. With wild-caught animals flooding markets, invasive species on the rise, and increasing public scrutiny, the reptile hobby stands at a critical turning point.

This book explores the complex realities of importing and exporting reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates-both the benefits and the dangers. It calls for responsible ownership, science-based regulation, and a shift toward ethical, sustainable practices.

Through chapters focused on invasive species, wild collection, captive breeding, regulation reform, and the keeper's role in conservation, the book makes a compelling case: the future of the reptile trade must balance passion with responsibility-or risk losing everything.

You'll gain insight into:

How the trade impacts ecosystems, both positively and negatively

The ethical limits of wild collecting

Smart regulation strategies that preserve both animals and our freedoms

The importance of mentorship, advocacy, and legacy in the hobby

Whether you're a seasoned herper or new to the reptile world, Sustainable Scales will challenge and empower you to be part of the solution.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCG8S5GW
• ISBN13: 9798287399412
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"