<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FBH - Federation of British Herpetologists]]></title><description><![CDATA[FBH]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:45:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thefbh.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Keeper Survey 2022 results update]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-keeper-survey-2022-results-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657999f569c3a450bb6f8b1f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:53:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Response to Channel 4 Program – Exotic Pet Trade – Exposed: UNTOLD]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBH is disappointed to see the biased nature of the recent Channel 4 documentary regarding exotic pets, which included false...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/bh-response-to-channel-4-program-exotic-pet-trade-exposed-untold</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6558aa17ecc0592d70e2f451</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_b930a255df864984a8df1fc5377c403b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_791,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Letter to the European Commission asking for an exception of certain lighting products]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBH has added our logo and support to an open letter to the European Commission asking for an exception of certain lighting products...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/open-letter-to-the-european-commission-asking-for-an-exception-of-certain-lighting-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650b00c05edd0ec6c2dd4796</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:27:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Keeper Survey 2023 - Fill out now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-keeper-survey-2023-fill-out-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650af5340133dff9a3ca5182</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_a4eb634a126d42d39c02dc290171914c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BHS and THCG Joint Meeting October 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BHS and THCG will be holding their joint meeting on 8th October 2023 in Amersham, see poster for full details]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/bhs-and-thcg-joint-meeting-october-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c12b91f1cf3c199a103762</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_851f870096e04324960cddabd0524cb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IHS September 2023 Breeders Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IHS will be holding their September 2023 breeders meeting in Rotherham on 17th September, see information below or find the event on...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/ihs-september-2023-breeders-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c129b417f4e73721a95a77</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:14:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_d8febed2bd17479b9770121d18a82e95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Keeper Survey 2022 report published]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBH Keeper Survey 2022 report has been published, check it out over in our publications section here]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-keeper-survey-2022-report-published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c12902a3dcd5134d310472</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:10:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_5c026b7bbe7d463aa43889f5ac064ce3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[URGENT DEFRA Survey ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please share with your local and favourite reptile and aquatics businesses! From CASC URGENT:  DEFRA are seeking contacts for businesses...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/urgent-defra-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b80615551ed3616777443a</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_0313fd65b7aa43ba81688f57ed395abb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_787,h_453,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH response to the AWC Opinion on Snake Enclosure Sizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the FBH response to the AWC Opinion on snake enclosure sizes. This has been sent directly both to DEFRA and the AWC.]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-response-to-the-awc-opinion-on-snake-enclosure-sizes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a68143eaa0dc57a9583b06</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_be4242295c6d46fab355046ab45830a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_724,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you to all who wrote to their MP, we were heard!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge thank you to everyone who wrote to their MP regarding the impending changes in legislation that would effect importing reptiles,...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/thank-you-to-all-who-wrote-to-their-mp-we-were-heard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">649ae9eef90d6505c0daf8d9</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:54:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_8a1a9f150ab2416680d4d918ac17784c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over £250 raised for the FBH at the IHS June Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/over-250-raised-for-the-fbh-at-the-ihs-june-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6495a0b6e72178fd1a958d1d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:40:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_20a1f56960e747dcb38a93a539dbcadf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Position Statement on 'positive' lists]]></title><description><![CDATA[FBH position statement on 'positive' lists. The FBH are leading work with other animal keeper representative groups to produce a full...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-position-statement-on-positive-lists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648c4d9d783dfdf9b8a8ddfc</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_f3dd9f12fabc4992a9944d9b0bdbb1d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_791,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from Tariq Abou-Zahr on AWC review on the space requirements for snakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariq Abou-Zahr, exotics vet and advisor on the FBH Code of Practise for reptile enclosure sizes and published and important statement on...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/statement-from-tariq-abou-zahr-on-awc-review-on-the-space-requirements-for-snakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648c438da75b0cd7eefcce18</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:13:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_bee32c5d8e4c4e5fb8bb7f43a3c2b2c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Import Legislation Changes - Call for Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[An important message for all keepers of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and potentially other species that are currently imported...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/import-legislation-changes-call-for-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648771a246ab7e49a6dc0def</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:31:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_bee32c5d8e4c4e5fb8bb7f43a3c2b2c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Code of Practice for recommended minimum enclosure sizes for Reptiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBH is proud to announce the launch of it's Code of Practice for recommended minimum enclosure sizes for reptiles The Federation of...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-code-of-practice-for-recommended-minimum-enclosure-sizes-for-reptiles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648778f1a43577f01edd5f0a</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_75af93d981b242ceada403afcf807845~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_828,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IHS June Breeders Meeting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marshall Arena Milton Keynes 18th June 2023 10.15am until 4pm The venue has FREE car parking with ample spaces for all. There is catering...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/ihs-june-breeders-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">645cf78bc6260ee2754e5a72</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:13:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_d8febed2bd17479b9770121d18a82e95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBH Keeper Survey 2022 First Look Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/fbh-keeper-survey-2022-first-look-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">645cf6c13ca7c80768b19ca7</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:09:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_36ab5079115844df8403bcb02d6bd632~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_843,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CITES CoP Species Listings]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those with, or interested in CITES species here is some information from DEFRA regarding the soon to be implementation of the CITES...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/cites-cop-species-listings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6437f465b4c1b14a701cb1c5</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:28:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_83ca0a63a83141ccab06d751a75f92f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_687,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Reptile &#38; Amphibian Keepers Survey Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBH are pleased to publish the results from the 2021 survey of reptile and amphibian keepers run jointly with the Pet Food...]]></description><link>https://www.thefbh.org/post/2021-reptile-amphibian-keepers-survey-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6437f61ea9c327cace2c176d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca8cc_434c6ce9ea0c4112a14156668979b17d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_556,h_784,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Faye Da Costa</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>