Fluker's Joins USARK: United States Association of Reptile Keepers
Posted by The Fluker's Team on May 2nd 2025
Standing Strong for Reptile Advocacy and Conservation
At Fluker's, our mission has always been to inspire and enhance the bond between pets and their owners through quality products, education, and community involvement. We’re proud to take that commitment one step further by officially joining USARK - the United States Association of Reptile Keepers.
USARK is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the responsible private ownership and trade of reptiles and amphibians. Their work focuses on defending the rights of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, businesses, breeders, and educators across the country, standing up against legislation that threatens responsible reptile ownership and conservation initiatives.
Joining USARK directly supports our mission to advocate for reptile keepers, large and small, and to ensure that the joy and importance of working with reptiles remain protected for future generations.
Why This Matters
The reptile and amphibian community, from passionate hobbyists to professional herpetologists, plays a vital role in education, conservation, and the overall understanding of these captivating creatures. The ability to responsibly keep and study reptiles is essential to species preservation, public education, and inspiring future generations of wildlife advocates.
When legislation unfairly restricts or bans reptile ownership, it affects more than “just” pet owners; it disrupts conservation initiatives, research efforts, and educational outreach. Despite common misconceptions, most reptiles kept in captivity are non-threatening, responsible ownership is the norm - not the exception - and reptile keepers play a critical role in the preservation of global biodiversity and public education.
Advocacy organizations like USARK are essential to ensuring that legislation is guided by science and fairness. By supporting USARK, Fluker's is helping to safeguard the future of reptile keeping and strengthen global conservation efforts.
Conservation is Core to Our Commitment
Supporting conservation goes beyond advocacy. At Fluker's, we believe that education and responsible ownership are key pillars in preserving herpetological species both in captivity and in the wild. We encourage all reptile enthusiasts, educators, and conservationists to learn more about USARK and consider supporting their mission. Every voice matters when it comes to protecting the future of reptiles and amphibians.