What would you do with your reptiles if you became so ill you couldn't care for them? How about if you moved home and couldn't take your animals with you? Or if you lost your job and couldn't afford to keep them anymore?   These are the circumstances behind most of the animals arriving at the world’s largest rescue and rehoming centre, based in Kent, UK. In part two of our podcast we speak with Chris Newman, the Chief Executive of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW). He shares the incredible story of how this unique centre was established and how it rescues and rehomes reptiles from all over the UK. We delve into the challenges created by animals such as green iguanas, common boas and various turtle species, and explore how the reptile trade is working to address these problems. We look at the key differences between a rescued and rehomed reptile, and how valuable data collected by NCRW helps combat issues affecting reptile welfare and the hobby.   SPOILER ALERT: only a small percentage of reptiles arriving at the centre are there because of poor-welfare issues. Most come from loving owners who, for whatever reason, can no longer care for their animals. It’s a situation any of us could find ourselves in.   Whether you're a reptile business owner or keeper, this podcast is a must-listen. You'll learn about the vital work of the NCRW and the issues facing the reptile community.   This is part two of our interview podcast with Chris Newman from the National Centre for Reptile Welfare. You can hear part one of the podcast here: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.podbean.com/e/rrk-podcast-with-ncrw-s-chris-newman-part-1-reptile-rescue-and-rehoming-solutions   ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––   Responsible Reptile Keeping is a worldwide membership organisation that promotes good reptile welfare and responsible keeping, and we challenge the stories broadcast by anti-reptile-keeping campaigners. If you’d like to support our work, please consider becoming a member and sharing our content as widely as possible.   Find out more: https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping/ https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/ https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk     NATIONAL CENTRE FOR REPTILE WELFARE https://www.ncrw.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/TheNCRW