MUNCIE, IN— For the first time ever, “Scalez and Tailz Exotic” was hosted at the Muncie Children’s museum this past weekend to educate groups of all ages about exotic reptiles.
Izzy West, the director of educational services for the “Scalez and Tailz Exotic,” has worked with animals her entire life and getting the chace to educate people on reptiles means the world to West.
“Our main goal is to educate people and just help them understand that these aren't scary animals at all,” West said.
“Scalez and Tailz Exotic” originally started when West rescued one of her snakes that was abandoned in a shoe box, now, she uses the platform to help educate communities about how reptiles can be neglected too
“Everyone thinks that it's a dog, a cat or a horse. You know what I mean a horse, a farm animal,” West said. “These are one of the most neglected animals, reptiles are just kind of brushed under the carpet.”
Growing up with various rescued animals her entire life, what West wants most of all is for people to think twice before buying a pet, especially an exotic one.
“Learn the animal, learn their habits, learn their diet, learn their requirements, if you learn all those things about them you're going to have a happy animal that will thrive,” West said.
Scalez and Tailz exotics also offers events for birthdays, school events, fundraisers and more for the community. For more information go to their face book page @scalezandtailzexotic.
Any comments? Email Wyatt Maher at wyatt.maher@bsu.edu
