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Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences

@upcloseexotics.bsky.social

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We host #reptiles #arachnids #mammals shows - so come meet our 40+ #tortoises, #lizards, #snakes, #hedgehog, #tarantulas, #scorpion & #dog! 🐢🦎🐍🦔🕷️🦂🐕 To help fund our rescue mission, we host meet events for your entertainment, education and phobia therapy!

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Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Aug 1

This week we enrolled our kids into chester_sea_cadets 🎖️ They love their new hats! Thanks for having us & good luck with your futures, from a former air cadet 🫡 Full photo album at https://f.mtr.cool/uoonidpcty

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jul 25

Guests at @themarinebarandkitchen in #Waterloo met our python, tegu, kingsnake, tarantula, tortoise & hedgehog - but also our water dragon, gecko, scorpion & boa which I hope you guys got your own pics of! Note to self, charge phone before show 😅 #lizards #snakes #tarantulas #reptileshow #exoticpets

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jul 10

We do this every 2 months at @piperpubhoole and it always goes down a storm! Coming up soon we'll be back here on Sunday 17th August, + due to such high popularity we've added an extra hour on to increase our limited tickets! Come be entertained, educated and maybe we could even help cure a phobia?!

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jul 10

For one of our next public shows is back at @the_slowandeasy #Northwich - this was so popular when we were here a few months ago, we've been invited back for your summer holidays! If you missed us last time or want to join us again, we'll have some new critters and some of your memorable favourites!

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our next public show is this Sunday 13th July from 1-4pm at @themarinebarandkitchen - after the success here a few months ago, we're back with some familiar faces and some new ones too! It's a free event which is great for adults and kids alike, so come join us and meet some amazing creatures!

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 28

We recently hosted a private session with the @studentroost residents at @srthetowpath - what a way to finish off the academic year! Full photo album at www.facebook.com/upcloserepti...

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 27

Just taking the dog for a walk. Who else loves a little stroll down the beach? 🐚

#walksonthebeach #peaceful #dogwalk #lizardlovers #reptileaddiction #tegulove #tegulife #teguofinstagram #blackandwhitetegu

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 27

A quick round-up of our show this month at @piperpubhoole, where our new snake made its first appearance! Full photo album at fb.com/upclosereptiles/posts/pfbid02AiTKU2a48TYqs8LZtKaaHELSrQQgXfaeZSbHXoSwQzASZ6ivvUV9gCghypREBhfCl #reptileshows #familyfun #thingstodowithkids

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 18

Great day at @slowandeasypub #northwich, entertaining alongside @starkidzs - here’s a recap of everyone’s smiling faces, full photo album at fb.com/upclosereptiles/posts/pfbid0ePwym5nuHZa8kxz726WUiJvVUswjCm

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 7

🐍 New snake alert! 🚨 Java was recently rehomed to us - and after hearing about all you amazing people, they can't wait to join in at our shows (maybe even tomorrow)! So who wants a photo with this one? 📸

(we don't push anyone into anything - so if you're nervous don't worry, we'll look after you!)

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 7

Our first show at @themilltavernflintshire around Easter was a big hit - we entertained, we educated and we cured some fears too! 🕷️ Full photo album at https://f.mtr.cool/zatecvfdqh

#lizards #snakes #spiders #tarantulas #scorpions #hedgehogs #tortoises #kidsdaysout

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 6

Catching up from Easter at White Lion, Buckley - you lot were fantastic, we hope to be back again during the summer hols! Full photo album at https://f.mtr.cool/tapgyojgmi

@thewhitelionch7 #reptileshows #exoticpets #animalshows #thingstodoinbuckley #whatsonnorthwales

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 5

I think little Conker was the overall favourite last time at @PiperPubHoole - the star of the show got his own photoshoot! 🦔📸 Do you prefer the cute critters like our hedgehog and tortoise, or the "scary types" like our spiders and scorpions?

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 5

We’re coming back this weekend - here’s how it went at Easter in @PiperPubHoole! Great to see some familiar faces, and some new ones too 🦔 Full photo album at https://f.mtr.cool/vmvramincl

#animalhandlingshow #exoticanimals #reptileshow #chester #thingstodoinchester

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 4

Want something different for a kid’s birthday? After seeing us host a show in their local pub, Lorna had us take some of our exotic animals to Elsie’s 6th and everyone loved it! Maybe we can help make memories for your family too?

#kidsbirthdayideas #somethingdifferentforkids #childrensparties

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 4

Last half term at White Lion, Buckley! Everyone loved it so much we got invited back for the Easter break 🦂 Full photo album at https://f.mtr.cool/ahzkobrlmn

@thewhitelionch7 #exoticanimalshows #animalhandlingshows #newexperiences #facingfears #interesting #exciting

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 3

Back by popular demand, we return to @PiperPubChester this Sunday! Time slots 1-2pm, 2-3pm or 3-4pm. Entry is £5 each, which goes towards the vet bills / medications etc of our rescued animals. Tickets can be bought in the pub (cash only) or by messaging us (cash or card on the day). Limited seats!

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Jun 3

One of our earlier shows at @PiperPubHoole! This was the day we learned how incredibly popular these shows can be - so we switched to ticketed events with limited spaces, to make sure you all get the best experience! 🐢 Full photo album at https://f.mtr.cool/fmpskwaeir

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 24

So viv defensive! But she's got so much better over time, just show her some respect and she'll appreciate you 🐍 #hognosesnake #westernhognose #hognoseoftiktok #snakesofinsta #ratsnakesofinstagram #snakesoftiktok #snakecare #exoticpetcare

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 24

They recommend you don’t handle Bird Eaters 🕷️ but what if it escapes or there’s an emergency - so we’ll start training with a High Five! Not gonna lie, I really didn't know what to expect here… bit of a risk but we’ll test things gradually and maybe become best mates. Or not 🤷🏻‍♂️ #birdeatertarantula

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 24

We’ve all been there, shameful innit! 🦎🦗 #chameleon #chameleonsoftiktok #chameleonsofinstagram #lizard #lizardsoftiktok #lizardsofinstagram

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 21

Last few pics from Wednesday's show (4 of 4)

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 21

More pics from Wednesday's show (3 of 4)

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 21

Some pics from Wednesday's show (2 of 4)

Exotic Animal Rescue & Handling Experiences @upcloseexotics.bsky.social · Feb 21

What a day @ MarineBar #Liverpool! Great turn-out & I loved seeing how excited, curious, even a bit hesitant some of the kids & grownups were... we entertained, educated & cured a few fears😁 If you were there we'd like to hear who your favourite was. Now, who wants to play pool with a 4-foot lizard?