Apr 16, 2026
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Healthy Trade Institute runs on donations. Every day, we’re working to raise the standards of the herp trade. And this work is made possible by each and every donation we receive. These donations reach us through each...
Apr 10, 2026
Mark your calendars for June 8th through 12th, 2026, and get ready to travel to Knoxville, Tennessee! The Global Amphibian and Reptile Disease Conference (GARD) is the event of the summer for scientists interested in herpetofaunal diseases. The five-day...
Mar 11, 2026
The Healthy Trade Institute’s newest program is officially up and running! And honestly, adopting a cold-blooded companion has never been easier. Our Nationwide Adoption Storefront has plenty of healthy bearded dragons, ball pythons, geckos, amphibians, and...
Feb 27, 2026
When you imagine your perfect weekend, does it involve two full days surrounded by fellow herp enthusiasts? Because ours certainly does! And luckily, there are two upcoming weekends when those dreams can become reality. The Healthy Trade Institute team is...
Feb 27, 2026
Behind every organization is a group of people whose expertise, passion, and shared mission become the backbone of everything they do. And that’s certainly true of the Healthy Trade Institute. We’re a nonprofit committed to setting the standard and raising the bar for...
Feb 19, 2026
Millions of Americans own at least one pet reptile or amphibian. But did you know that herps are more likely than any other animal group to secretly harbor microbes? In fact, an estimated 15% of domestic reptiles and amphibians carry a pathogen without showing any...
Feb 5, 2026
Transforming the herp industry starts with collaboration! This is exactly why the Healthy Trade Institute (HTI) works alongside the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) every day. What Role is UTCVM Playing in the HTI Adoption Program?...
Jan 24, 2026
Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll find aisles of dog and cat food. But food for bearded dragons or blue-tongued skinks? Not so much. Herp ownership definitely comes with a learning curve if you’ve never done it before! You need to research species-specific...
Jan 14, 2026
Did you know female bearded dragons can develop eggs even if they’ve never been around a male? In fact, they’re not the only exotic species that this can happen to! Just last month, we saw the life-saving importance of this procedure firsthand when our rescue, Bowser,...
Jan 2, 2026
The week of November 17, 2025, salamander owners reported sick and dying animals from a private collection. Scientists quickly got involved to figure out what was making these salamanders ill! The good news? Researchers ruled out the scary pathogens everyone worries...
