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Used 300 Gallon Stock Tank for Sale! *SOLD – This item is no longer available

June 3, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

This tank was only briefly used and it is in excellent condition. On sale now for $249.99! (Regular Price New: $499.99 plus tax) *SOLD – This item is no longer available Please contact us to […]

Events

Interior Reptile Expo: June 8th & 9th, 2019

April 30, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

We will be setting up a table at the Interior Reptile Expo this year! Lots of reptiles and lots of fun! Moccasin Square Gardens315 Southern Yellowhead HwyKamloops, BC Saturday June 8th, 201910:00 am – 5:00 […]

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Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 28, 2019

March 27, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

Short lessons, live reptiles, crafts and guided nature hikes! Intended for all ages, fun and educational for the entire family! Lesson Topic: The Turtles of British Columbia 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sunday April 28, 2019 […]

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Exo-Terra Habisphere Desktop Terrariums for Sale! (New & Used) *SOLD – This item is no longer available

March 12, 2019 Justin DeMerchant

Stylish and Compact Desktop Terrariums Touch-controlled LED lighting Daytime and night/blue moonlight modes Curved front glass for viewing from the top All glass (12″ x 18″ base and 12″ tall) Hinged lid on the top […]

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Fluval FX4 Filters for Sale! (New & Used) *SOLD – This item is no longer available.

November 8, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

NEW Fluval FX4 High Performance Canister Filter: – Brand new, still in the box! – Filter media included Price: $349.99 (Regular Price: $364.99 plus tax) *SOLD – This item is no longer available.    USED […]

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Kikinee Salmon Festival: September 23, 2018

August 22, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

We will be setting up a reptiles and amphibians information table at the Kikinee Salmon Festival at Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna on Sunday September 23, 2018 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. This […]

Adoptions

Turtles Up for Adoption

August 7, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

Henry is a male Cumberland Slider (Trachemys scripta troostii) (~17cm shell length). He is very friendly toward people but not toward other turtles! He has a great appetite and slides into the water to feed […]

Education

Turtles of the Okanagan

June 16, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

There are two species of turtle with populations in the Okanagan Valley. Western Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta bellii) Status in the Okanagan Indigenous At Risk Special Concern (Blue List) How to Identify Yellow stripes on […]

Research

Red-Eared Slider Turtle Caught at Shannon Lake

June 10, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

This Red-Eared Slider was spotted at Shannon Lake Regional Park, West Kelowna on May 26th, 2018 by Brendan Schlamp while volunteering with the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association at the Go Fish Program. He shared his pictures […]

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Reptiles & Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 22, 2018

February 3, 2018 Justin DeMerchant

Lesson Topic: Invasive Species 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday April 22nd, 2018 Mission Creek Regional Park, Kelowna, BC *Free, Registration Required *THIS EVENT HAS ENDED Pictures:  

Adoptions

Turtles Up for Adoption

August 3, 2017 Justin DeMerchant

We currently have three turtles up for adoption: Cosmos is a male Red-eared Slider, ~7″ shell length. Dilly is a female Red-eared Slider, ~7″ shell length. Henry is a male Cumberland Slider, ~6.5″ shell length. […]

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Reptiles and Amphibians at Mission Creek: April 23, 2017

April 23, 2017 Justin DeMerchant

Sunday April 23rd, 2017 10:00 am-12:00 pm The Children’s Fishing Pond Mission Creek Regional Park Kelowna, BC *Free, Registration Required *THIS EVENT HAS ENDED

News

Okanagan Western Painted Turtles threatened by non-native species (globalnews.ca)

August 5, 2015 Justin DeMerchant

Segment Featured in Global Okanagan News: “The Western painted turtle is indigenous to the Okanagan and is listed as ‘at-risk.’ The reptile’s threat is heightened when people release red-eared slider turtles and other non-native species into […]

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11th Annual BC Arachnoparty: August 8, 2015

August 5, 2015 Justin DeMerchant

Participants are welcome to bring invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians to trade, sell or just show off! Guests are invited to arrive any time after 12:00 pm. No entry fee but donations are encouraged. Saturday August […]

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