Rescued reptiles find new home in Dingle Aquarium

Crocodiles and snakes are among a host of creatures rescued from private collections due to go on public display next week.

The juvenile saltwater crocodiles are the latest addition to a Co Kerry aquarium, along with other reptiles including iguanas, caimans, bearded dragons, tortoises and snakes that have also been rescued because their original owners no longer wanted them.

Director at Dingle’s Oceanworld Aquarium, marine biologist Kevin Flannery, now fears that when the new reptile enclosure opens on St Patrick’s Day, they’ll be inundated by other owners wanting to offload unwanted pets.