People buy reptiles, exotic pets at Repticon this weekend in Orlando

The Brief

  • Repticon is returning to Orlando this weekend at the Central Florida State Fairgrounds.
  • Repticon is a series of reptile and exotic animal expos that take place across the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla. They’re scaly, slick and slithery, and this weekend they’ve taken over the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Repticon is back in Orlando.

The two-day event allows visitors to buy exotic reptiles and other non-traditional pets. Attendees also can buy supplies, cages and other essentials they’d need to care of the reptiles.

“It’s maybe a niche market,” said Lisa Parker, a Repticon manager. “Some people may not understand it as much as a typical dog or cat, but the love is the same.”

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