The Nature Nook CIC

06/11/2024

I said we were closed for new intakes buuuut we did have a spare tank 🐹

06/11/2024

How the shop is looking currently! 🥰

05/11/2024

Stealing mother's shredded wheat 😐

04/11/2024

Afternoon all!

With a bearded dragon and a rabbit due in the next week, we now have 43 animals in our care, and will be closing for new intakes until the new year.

We desperately need to find new homes for some of the snakes in our care, several of which have been here for over a year. Please spread the word if you know of anyone looking for a snake!

We're due to be officially registered as a charity on Wednesday, after which the fun can begin and we can start fundraising properly.

I feel that we're rapidly outgrowing our current building, so please keep your fingers crossed for some good news!! If you know of any companies who might like to fundraise for us or would like to host a fundraising event of your own, please let us know ☺️

03/11/2024

03/11/2024

Soopa treats have arrived (sticks and treats) in the special edition Christmas flavours!

02/11/2024

Some attempts to take pics of the babies! Unfortunately they're very, very wiggly 🐀

01/11/2024

How I feel waking up at 6am to catch the bus.

Expect lots more baby content in the next few days!!! 😍

01/11/2024

Babies are finally out and about!!!!

31/10/2024

Eyes are opening today! It won't be long before they're causing chaos 🥰

30/10/2024

Probably preaching to the choir as most of the people who follow us on FB are people who care about ethical pet care and decent husbandry standards, but it needs to be said regardless!

Please, please, please do your own research before getting a pet. Don't just trust what pet shops (small or large) tell you.

I can't tell you how many animals are handed to us that are being kept completely inappropriately in tiny, dirty, unsuitable enclosures. I would say, of the nearly 300 animals we've rescued in the past few years, only 10 or so have been kept in suitably sized enclosures that catered to all their needs.

With Christmas coming up and many parents considering purchasing pets for kids as a present, it's even more important than ever to say this again: research, research research.

The MINIMUM vivarium size you should be considering for snakes and leopard geckos is a 4x2x2. ALL reptiles need overhead heating/basking and linear UVB. The minimum size for rabbits is 3x2x2m, and 10.5sq feet for guinea pigs.

30/10/2024

Better yet, learn to love them.

Art by Chelsea Roman.

30/10/2024

November 13th can't come soon enough!!! Can't wait to get started on some fundraising! 😎

30/10/2024

🌍 Visit the Climate and Community Exhibition! 🌍

📅 Opening Night: Friday, 1st November, 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Liberal Club, 1 to 5 Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 5JX (next to The Nature Nook CIC)

🎨 Featuring artwork, textiles, poetry, photography, music, and film inspired by our community and the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.

🗣️ Special guests: Dr. Kevin Dixon and Terry Emberson

Exhibition Times:

Friday, 1st Nov: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, 2nd Nov: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, 3rd Nov: Closed
Monday, 4th - Thursday, 7th Nov: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Come meet the artists and enjoy the creativity! See you there! 🎉

30/10/2024

It was a resounding YES to Christmas themed pet stuff, so here are some of the things we're considering. What would you like to see? 🤔

30/10/2024

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔
The saliva of mammals such as cats, dogs and even humans is dangerous to our feathered companions?🤤⚠️
Our saliva, as well as the saliva of other mammals, contains what is known as ‘gram-negative bacteria’.
Gram-negative bacteria are a specific type of bacteria that can cause infections throughout the body.
E.coli is an example of a ‘gram-negative bacteria’. This type of bacteria can be present in our bodies and in normal amounts is harmless. Our bodies are well equipped to fight and protect against the infections caused by these bacteria.
Parrots on the other hand DO NOT have any gram-negative bacteria present in their systems and cannot fight these infections. 🤒
Care must be taken to avoid spreading potentially harmful bacteria to your parrot, whether it's not allowing them to share your utensils or not trying to re-enact that scene from Lady and the Tramp.
We also advise that other pets are never left unsupervised with a parrot because of the many risks involved including the spread of gram-negative bacteria on their bodies and in their saliva.
Leave it to the parrots! 🦜😍

29/10/2024

Normal order today! Get requests in for dog, cat, bird, small pet food and supplies! 🦜🐍🐀

29/10/2024

❗️RAWHIDE❗️

POSSIBLY THE MOST DANGEROUS DOG TREAT ON THE PLANET!

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white “pure” look and remove the rancid smell. Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.

On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.
If that wasn`t bad enough they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away and then dispose in the bin!

28/10/2024

Christmas pet stuff??
🎁= Yes!!
🎅= No

28/10/2024

12 days old! They're getting very speedy and active and SO hairy! 🐀

27/10/2024

Morning all!

Great day at our event yesterday, made a really nice little profit which will be very well used to help with our expenses this month.

Thank you to everyone who has offered a raffle prize, I'll be getting in touch with you this week to discuss.

And finally: I'm submitting the last of our charity registration paperwork this week!!! Can't wait to get started on applying for some funding 😊

I'm spending a much needed day relaxing and enjoying the last of the sun at home in Plymouth so won't be answering messages today. Please bare with me!

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend! ❤️

25/10/2024

Clay balls and EarthMix now in stock! Only a few substrates left that we don't sell! 😎

25/10/2024

Yet another baby update!! They're looking so gorgeous already 🥰

We're closed Tommorow for an event and Sunday as normal, but back bright and early Monday morning!

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend

24/10/2024

8 days old today!