Prepare yourself for a thrilling experience with creepy, crawly and slithering amazing pets which will be showcased at SaveMe Reptile and Exotics Rescue\u2019s Reptile Convention.<\/p>\n
Majestic Nursery situated at 90 Webber Road, Lambton, will host the expo which will starts from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, and 9am to 4pm, on Sunday.<\/p>
With just two days before the exhibition, there are a few things you need to know before the main event.<\/p>\n
Festivities will include a variety of exhibitions, and discussions surrounding the value of feeding your animal healthy food, and the pros and cons of the pet trade.<\/p>
For those fascinated by plant-eating insects, the carnivorous plant care exhibition will equip you with guidelines on how to care for your carnivorous plants.<\/p>\n
Ahead of Arbor Week, there\u2019ll be a tree planting ceremony on both days, courtesy of Grow-A-Tree who donated two yellow wood trees to SaveMe.<\/p>\n
Shawn Hefer will lead the talks on venomous snakes.<\/p>\n
As a member of the African Snake Bite Institute, Shawn has a plethora of knowledge on snakes and wildlife in SA, and he will share pointers on what to do should you come across a snake in an urban area.<\/p>\n
Attendees of the convention stand the chance of adopting a ball python, donated by one of the breeders, for someone who is in a less fortunate position, but would like to own a pet snake.<\/p>\n
The recipient of the snake will also be taught how to look after the animal.<\/p>\n
Applications need to be handed is during the expo.<\/p>\n
SaveMe\u2019s experienced exotic\u2019s vet, along with the SPCA, will give all the animals a quick examination prior to the opening, to ensure that all animals are well and safe for the convention.<\/p>\n
An array of pet products will be on sale on both days of the expo.<\/p>\n
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