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Doug Harper moved snakes, lizards, birds and dogs into his home after closing his pet store. But because of the rising cost of power in New Brunswick, he is no longer able to afford his bill, leaving his reptiles with an uncertain future.
Due to rising power bills, Doug Harper says he can no longer afford to heat his reptile room
Ian Curran · CBC News
· Posted: Jan 26, 2026 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 24 minutes ago
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Doug Harper shows off some of his snakes, geckos and dogs at his home in St. Stephen. (Ian Curran/CBC)
When you walk into Doug Harper’s newly renovated house, you are greeted by his two dogs who start licking your hands and jumping in excitement. On the kitchen’s counter sits an African grey parrot named Rocky who squawks at you from his wooden perch.
However, the most unique part about Harper’s home is in the basement where he built a room dedicated to his collection of snakes, lizards and frogs.
“These are ones that were family pets before we got started that I’ve had for up to 14 years,” said Harper.
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