The document discusses the issue of overhunting of reptiles such as snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and lizards for their skins and meat. This is causing many species populations to decline and face extinction. Reptile skins are used for fashion items and accessories. While some argue that farmed skins are used, most fashion houses actually use illegally hunted wild reptile skins. Overhunting disrupts ecosystems and food chains. The document calls for supporting animal rights groups and educating others to help address this problem and protect vulnerable reptile species.