Nov 20, 2025
We were excited to join the Pets Add Life Podcast to share the latest news about the Healthy Trade Institute’s mission! In this episode, Dr. Matthew Gray, HTI’s President & CEO, discusses our groundbreaking Nationwide Herp Adoption Program. Dr. Gray...
Nov 20, 2025
The Healthy Trade Institute is a nonprofit organization advocating for healthier trade practices for reptiles and amphibians. But unfortunately, our mission is threatened every day by the lack of responsible care for herps. Here’s how your support can make a...
Nov 10, 2025
Diseases are spreading in wild reptile and amphibian populations for various reasons, and because of that, they often find their way into pet stores and pet owners’ homes, resulting in millions of dollars lost every year to businesses and suffering of beloved pets....
Oct 16, 2025
You brought home a reptile or amphibian with the best intentions — maybe a patterned snake, or a bright-eyed frog. But now you’re wondering if you can truly give them the care they need. This is actually a common occurrence. And luckily, reptile rehoming and...
Oct 2, 2025
Did you know that even the healthiest reptile and amphibian pets can still carry germs beneath the surface? Even when they appear to be at their healthiest, our cold-blooded friends can carry around pathogens that could transfer to your other pets. But the good news?...
Sep 11, 2025
As far as pet reptiles go, Ball Pythons are a popular choice – they grow to a manageable size, keep a calm temperament, and are generally very shy and docile creatures. And as long as you give them a warm, humid environment to thrive in, some frozen rats to munch on,...
Sep 5, 2025
Owners, lovers, and distributors of reptiles and amphibians: listen up! Your cold-blooded friends could be in serious danger of developing a life-threatening disease if they haven’t been Healthy Trade Certified. But what does this even mean? What is the HTI...
Sep 3, 2025
KNOXVILLE, TN – August 3, 2025 – The Healthy Trade Institute (HTI) announced the official launch of its nationwide Herp Adoption Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that provides a health-verified, science-backed solution for surrendered reptiles and amphibians....
Aug 27, 2025
The moment is finally here! We’re thrilled to announce that our nationwide Herp Adoption Program is officially up and running. And to kick things off, we’d love to introduce y’all to Rudy,* a gorgeous bearded dragon who happens to be our very first surrender. (Yes,...
Aug 13, 2025
Every year, the National Reptile Breeders’ Expo draws herp lovers from all corners of the country. You’ll find business owners swapping stories with weekend hobbyists. Meanwhile, breeders share their latest techniques with people just getting started. And...
