Membership
Join REPTA
Monthly REPTA Membership £10/month
Annual REPTA Membership £100/year
Members agree to our terms & conditions
For reptile shop owners, joining REPTA is a call to action – an invitation to become a hero of herpetoculture.
Membership is the key to unlocking a wealth of resources, industry insights, and a powerful network that collectively works towards the betterment of our shared passion.
By clicking the membership button, shop owners not only protect their businesses but also contribute to the resilience and sustainability of the entire reptile community.
The website serves as a gateway for these business owners to actively engage, collaborate, and thrive within a community that values their dedication to responsible reptile care and the flourishing of the industry as a whole. REPTA serves as the backbone for collective advocacy, empowering shops to address industry-specific challenges and seize opportunities for growth
Benefits of REPTA Membership
Membership of REPTA provides practical, real-world support to reptile related businesses operating in the UK. REPTA exists to support members, protect the trade, and ensure high standards of welfare, compliance, and professionalism.
Business Support and Advice
- Members receive ongoing support and assistance relating to the day-to-day running of their business.
- Advice is available on a wide range of topics including licensing, compliance, animal welfare, operational standards, and best practice within the trade.
- Members benefit from access to the collective experience and expertise of the REPTA board and wider industry specialists.
Pet Shop Licensing and Regulatory Support
- REPTA provides guidance and assistance with pet shop licence applications and renewals.
- Support is particularly valuable when dealing with the Local Authority inspection process and compliance with licensing conditions.
- Where a member is subject to unfair or unreasonable scrutiny by a local authority, REPTA can intervene to support the member’s case.
Primary Authority Backing (City of London)
- REPTA is supported by the UK’s Primary Authority, the City of London.
- If REPTA believes a local authority inspector is overreaching or misinterpreting licensing requirements, the City of London can be engaged to provide authoritative guidance.
- The Primary Authority has ultimate oversight of licensing interpretation and can step in where necessary to ensure consistency and fairness across local authorities.
Emergency Planning and Animal Relocation
- Members are required to have an emergency plan in place covering events such as fire, flood, or other serious incidents.
- In the event that animals need to be temporarily housed elsewhere, REPTA will assist members in arranging emergency relocation.
- Animals can be moved to other REPTA member facilities quickly and at no additional cost, ensuring welfare is protected during emergencies.
Member-Only Website Access and Resources
Members receive login access to the REPTA website. The member area includes a comprehensive library of downloadable templates and documents.
- Resources include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required under current licensing regulations, as well as guidance documents to support compliance.
- Templates include animal records, medical treatment logs, and other documentation required under current animal activity licensing standards.
- Members have access to a cage size calculator to help assess enclosure compliance. The tool allows members to input relevant details to confirm whether housing meets current licensing and welfare standards.
Industry Representation and Advocacy
- REPTA actively represents the interests of the reptile and exotic pet trade at a national level.
- The association engages with regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders to protect responsible businesses and promote evidence-based regulation.
- Membership helps strengthen the collective voice of the trade and supports ongoing advocacy work.
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