Advancing Health, Ethics, and Awareness in Reptile Care
Mission Statement
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The Reptile Wellness Alliance (RWA) is a science-driven, education-based initiative dedicated to advancing reptile health, welfare, and responsible keeping. We promote transparent practices through testing, quarantine, and biosecurity standards that protect both animals and collections. Our mission is to build a shared knowledge base on reptile pathogens, early detection strategies, and practical prevention tools.
We work to unite breeders, keepers, veterinarians, and scientists in raising awareness, supporting research, and promoting accountability across the reptile community. Through partnerships with diagnostic labs, on-site testing at expos, and accessible resources, we aim to set a higher standard of care and integrity.
The health of reptiles, the responsibility of keepers, and the long-term sustainability of our community are our primary concerns.
09.09.2025
10.09.2025
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the Page is Still Under Construction
We’re currently building something meaningful for the reptile community. The Reptile Wellness Alliance is coming to life—a space dedicated to responsible care, cutting-edge research, and collaboration among keepers, breeders, and veterinarians. Stay tuned for updates, resources, and ways to get involved in shaping a healthier future for our reptiles.
The Reptile Wellness Alliance is a co-creation born from people with passion for reptiles. We believe the reptile community is ready for a change in standards—toward greater health, welfare, and responsibility. The process is slow, since we are only a few people balancing this work with our regular jobs and daily lives.
Our first step is creating a quarantine protocol for new reptiles entering a collection. It was written together with a veterinarian specialized in reptiles and provides professional guidance. If followed, it will help ensure the prevention of reptile diseases across an entire collection. Please read it and share it widely to support safety and integrity in our community.
With care,
The Reptile Wellness Alliance Team
The Reptile Wellness Alliance Team
Dr. Jurgen Wuyts
ProHerper
Dr. Jurgen Wuyts, a lifelong herp enthusiast and PhD in molecular biology, founded ProHerper to merge science with reptile care, advancing welfare and genetic testing.
Albert Bitton
Morph Shaman
Albert, breeder and founder of the Reptile Wellness Alliance, combines hands-on experience and research to promote responsible care and advance reptile health through global collaboration.
Robert Mosebach - Veterinarian
Robert Mosebach is a veterinarian specializing in reptiles and microbiology, currently researching Serpentovirus in snakes while caring for over 50 geckos of five species.
Dr. rer. nat. Andy Beier.
Saltarin Serpentines
Dr. Andy Beier has always had a deep fascination with animals and nature, leading to a PhD in biology and a professional ball python breeding business built on science and passion.
Mathias Østeraa Gundestrup
Red Beard Exotics
Red Beard Exotics began in 2019 as a passion for Ball Pythons, now focused on ethical breeding, standout genetics, and community connection rooted in genuine care.
Reptile Wellness Alliance
The Reptile Wellness Alliance unites breeders, keepers, and veterinarians to promote ethical care, groundbreaking research, and community collaboration for healthier, thriving reptiles worldwide.