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Reptile Guy might face animal cruelty charges after SPCA raid

A local man known as The Reptile Guy could soon be facing animal cruelty charges.

The SPCA is alleging Mike Hopcraft, the owner of a rescue and education centre in Mission, isn’t properly taking care of his animals.

Officials seized 46 rats, bearded dragons and even geckos, saying they had insufficient lighting and not enough water or food.

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Hopcraft says some of the animals were sick, but only because they were rescued in poor condition.

This is the fourth time the SPCA has served a warrant on his facility.

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