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.”…