United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) President Andrew Wyatt announced his resignation from the organization yesterday, leaving many in the reptile world to wonder what will happen with the current organization and its assets.

Board members are preparing a statement and are not ready to comment officially yet, but did confirm to kingsnake.com that the USARK organization will continue to operate under the direction of the board until such time as a suitable professional candidate has been found. The board is currently reviewing a number of prospective candidates and say they hope to come to a decision soon, and that USARK will continue to move forward in representing its members interests in 2013.

USARK's board currently consists of members of some of the oldest and largest businesses in the reptile community, including Zoomed, Timberline, and LLL Reptile.

kingsnake.com has offered support and assistance to the USARK board in helping it reach its goals in 2013. We hope the changes brought about by the leadership transition will signal a fresh new start for the organization and the community.

Additionally, the National Reptile and Advisory Council has extended an invitation to USARK to co-host the 2013 Reptile & Amphibian Law Symposium in Washington D.C., alongside the other confirmed hosts, which so far include the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC).

Best of luck to USARK as it begins a new year.