FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) –– Owners and enthusiasts for all things scaly and slimy, rejoice: Repticon is coming to Western North Carolina.

The reptile, amphibian and exotic animal convention will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 775 New Airport Road, Fletcher.

Repticon is an exhibition for vendors, breeders and herpetology – the study of amphibians and reptiles – fans alike.

The family-friendly event will feature hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and invertebrates for purchase, in addition to merchants with cages, supplies, feed and enthusiasm for critters.

(Courtesy: Repticon) Vendors at Repticon include everything from the stuffed to slimy.

The list of vendors includes everything from axolotls to turtles. A map can be found at www.repticon.com/north-carolina/asheville.

Tickets are exclusively sold online for the following rates:

  • $15 – entry for both Saturday and Sunday
  • $12 – entry for all day Saturday
  • $10 – entry for Saturday after 1 p.m.
  • $12 – entry for Sunday all day
  • $6 – entry for children ages 5 to 12
  • Children ages 4 and under are admitted free

For more information, visit the Repticon website.

(Courtesy: Repticon) A graphic detailing the where and when for Repticon this weekend.