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Vets In Sussex Host Children’s Halloween Party On Whole Different ‘Scale’

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10th October, 2013 19h28


Two children holding a big albino python Photo credit: East Sussex Reptile and Amphibian Society Grove Lodge Vets’ spooky event even features real creepy crawlies and an educational twist Fancy a spooky night out with a difference? On the evening of October 31st Halloween Grove Lodge Vets in Southwick are opening their doors and have quite a treat in store. Not only will there be actual living reptiles for youngsters to hold, there’ll also be educational talks from Grove Lodge Vet Laurel Bowker who has a particular interest in exotic pets; explaining how to provide best care and sharing some pretty spooky animal facts too. There’ll also be a Most Frightening Fancy Dress competition, as well as ghoulish games, and much more. Reptiles such as snakes, chameleons, iguanas, and bearded dragons may not be everyone’s idea of the ideal pet but they can make the perfect best friend for children with allergies to dogs, cats and/or rabbits. But as vet Laurel advises “Exotic pets need exotic care. You can't just keep a reptile or amphibian - you're taking care of a habitat too - a small slice of rainforest, swamp or desert. Come along to this fun local event and help educate both kids and adults about exotic pets and how to look after them responsibly.” Young girl with a chameleon on her forearm Photo credit: East Sussex Reptile and Amphibian Society All the animals on the night will be provided by local conservation group East Sussex Reptile and Amphibian Society (ESRAS) who recommend anyone interested in owning an exotic pet first joins a dedicated society to find out as much information as possible before purchasing. ESRAS spokesperson Darren says “Keeping reptiles can prove very expensive with vet fees, electricity usage, and specialized food to consider. Different reptiles have different needs, for example nocturnal animals e.g. most snakes will be active at night; with diurnal (active in daytime) animals e.g. lizards requiring lots more time and attention. Darren adds “Enclosure size is important too. That beautiful Burmese Python may well easily fit in a three foot vivarium now but in a year’s time it could be over 8 foot long! Specialised lighting and heating are essential too allowing some reptiles to regulate body temperature. As for diet most snakes feed on defrosted rodents, from baby mice up to big rats; with lizards feasting on live bugs e.g. crickets, locusts, and cockroaches.” Grove Lodge Vets Children’s Halloween Party, 7-9pm, 31st October 2013, 21 Southwick St, Southwick, West Sussex BN42 4AD. Tel: 01273 596201. Tickets just £1 per person available in person from Grove Lodge Vets Southwick with all proceeds going to East Sussex Reptile and Amphibian Society, numbers are limited so get yours quick! For more information please contact Grove Lodge Vets on 01273 596201 or email [email protected]

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