Protection of Animals offered in Pet Shops

L.N. 244 of 2013

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

(CAP. 439)

Protection of Animals offered in Pet Shops

(Minimum Standards) Regulations, 2013

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 15 of the Animal

Welfare Act, the Minister for Sustainable Development, the

Environment and Climate Change, on the advice of the Council for

Animal Welfare, has made the following regulations:-

(1)

The title of these Regulations is the Protection of

Animals offered in Pet Shops (Minimum Standards) Regulations,

2013. (2) These regulations lay down the minimum standards for the

protection of animals offered in pet shops in Malta.

(3) These regulations shall come into force on the 2nd April,

2014.

For the purpose of these regulations, unless the context

otherwise requires

"the Act" means the Animal Welfare Act;

"animal" means a pet animal or an exotic animal, unless

otherwise stated;

"the Director" means the Director responsible for the Veterinary

Service and includes, to the extent of the authority given, any officer

authorised by him, in writing, to act in that behalf for any of the

purposes of Act;

"enclosure" means any confined space within which animals are

kept;

"exotic animal" means any animal not indigenous in Malta,

including those animals bred in captivity in Malta;

"pet animal" means any animal kept or intended to be kept in a

household, for private enjoyment and companionship of the classes as

shown in Schedules B to H;

"pet shop" means any premises or holdings where animals are

on sale to the public, or premises or holdings where animals are kept

with the intention of being offered for sale also through adverts and,

or electronic systems;

"trader" means any person, physical or legal, offering animals

for sale or intending to trade animals.

(1)

No trader may stock, keep, sell or offer for sale any Licensing of pet

animal without a licence to this effect. Prior to the granting of a first shops.

licence an inspection may be carried out by the Director.

(2) A trader shall apply to the Director for a licence to trade

pet animals at least two months before the activity takes place.

(3) Licence applications are to be submitted using the form in

Schedule A. This application must be endorsed by the nominated

veterinary surgeon responsible for the pet shop who is to place his

signature and rubber stamp in section 4 of the application set out in

Schedule A.

(4) If exotic animals are to be traded, a trader shall apply to the

Director for an additional specific licence using the form in Schedule

A. Prior to the granting of a first licence an inspection may be carried

out by the Director.

(5) (a)

The Director or animal welfare officers may

conduct an inspection to determine if the conditions of these

regulations are being complied with.

(b)

If these conditions are met, the Director shall issue

a licence for the activity, but otherwise the Director shall stipulate

corrective measures as necessary. The Director shall suspend or

prohibit the commencement or continuation of the use of the pet shop

and thereby retrieve the licence.

(6) The licence or a copy of the licence shall be displayed in a

prominent position on the premises.

(7) Licences are renewed annually following an inspection by

the Director.

(8) Any alterations to the structure of the pet shop shall be

declared and discussed with the Director before these alterations take

place. The Director shall then determine whether these alterations are

acceptable or not within 4 weeks. If accepted, the pet shop shall be

provided with modifications to its existing licence.

(9) The species of animals authorised to be kept and traded in

the pet shop shall be specified in the licence.

(10) Licences for the trading of animals are not transferable.

(1)

Any person managing a pet shop shall have

relevant qualifications of level 3 in accordance with the the Malta

Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning Regulations,

acceptable to the Director

Provided that existing pet shop owners have three years

from the date of entry into force of these regulations in order to obtain

such qualifications.

(2) Licences shall only be issued to persons of good conduct

and persons who have never been convicted of cruelty to animals

under the Act or any other crime involving public order where the

minimum term of imprisonment exceeds six months.

(3) The Director shall not accept any licence application from

any person under the age of eighteen and no such licence may be

issued or given to such person.

(4) The licence holder shall ensure that all staff in the pet shop

have sufficient knowledge and experience of the species of animals in

the pet shop to ensure the animals’ health and welfare.

(1)

Records of purchases shall be maintained to

determine the source of all animals. All purchases must be entered

and the entry shall include

(a)

the name, address, telephone number and

identification number of the person or organisation supplying

the animal;

(b)

details of the type and numbers of animals;

(c)

the date of delivery to the pet shop of the animals;

(d)

particular markings and means of identification,

when applicable.

(2) Records of sales shall be maintained for every sale of cats,

dogs, ferrets, equidae, poultry and all other animals. The purpose of

the sale records is to enable the purchaser to be contacted in the event

of an emergency. Sale records shall include

(a)

the

name,

address

telephone

number

and

identification number of the purchaser;

(b)

the animal purchased and its identification mark,

when applicable;

(c)

the date of sale.

(3) Pet animals offered for sale are to have a permanent means

of identification as stipulated in other relevant laws or regulations. A

list of animals and the acceptable means of identification may be

published by the Director from time to time.

(4) Birth, disease and mortality records shall be maintained for

all animals within the pet shop. Spawning and, or hatching of eggs of

fish or amphibians, may be recorded as a single event.

(5) A veterinarian shall certify all the mortalities exceeding

10% of the stocked animals.

(6) These records shall be kept for at least three years and

made available during inspection or on demand by the Director.

(7) Pest control programmes and related records are to be kept

for three years showing substances used and dates of application.

(8) If a transfer of the licence of the pet shop takes place, the

records of the animals referred to in sub-regulations (1) to (5) shall be

transferred to the Director.

(9) In case of closure of a pet shop, the records of the pet shop

shall be transferred to the Director.

(10) The responsibility of any animals remaining in the pet

shop being transferred or closed remains with the most recent owner.

(1) (a)

No person shall sell or offer to sell an animal in Sale conditions.

open markets (monti) or on the street.

(b)

By way of derogation from paragraph (a), the birds

listed hereunder may be sold in open markets or on the street as long

as the birds are kept in the shade at all times, in cages of the same

dimensions as listed in Schedule C and as long as the ambient

temperature does not exceed 30°C

(i)

All song birds that are captive bred only

and carrying a closed ring (chaffinch, greenfinch, gold

finch, serin finch, siskin, linnet, hawfinch originating from

any continent);

(ii)

Hybrids of the above;

(iii)

Budgies;

(iv)

Canaries;

(v)

Cockatiels;

(vi)

Lovebirds (Agapornis spp) (non-threatened

only);

(vii) Ducklings of domesticated non-protected

duck species but not the adult forms;

(viii) Gooselings of domesticated non-protected

geese but not the adult forms;

(ix)

Chicks of domesticated chickens (Gallus

gallus) and turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) but not the adult

forms;

(x)

Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata);

(xi)

Bengal finches;

(xii)

Goudian finches (Erythrura gouldiae);

(xiii)

Java sparrows (Padda oryzivora);

(xiv)

Bobwhite quails;

(xv) Chinese and Japanese quails (Coturnix

chinesis and C. japonica);

(xvi)

Common quails (Coturnix couturnix);

(xvii) Diamond doves (Geopela cuneata);

(xviii) Barbets;

(xix)

Cuttroath finches (Amadina fusciata).

(2) No trader shall sell or offer to sell an animal to any person

under the age of sixteen without having the written consent of such

person’s parents or guardians.

(3) All animals shall be allowed a suitable acclimatisation

period before being placed for sale with the exception of poultry.

Such acclimatisation must be of at least two days for other animals

and twelve hours for fish. During that period animals must be kept

isolated to prevent any possible spread of disease.

(4) Animals with significant physiological and psychological

problems, which would materially affect their quality of life, shall not

be offered for sale. Such animals should receive immediate treatment

or be humanely euthanised by a warranted veterinarian.

(5) Animals that are not weaned shall not be sold

(a)

puppies and kittens may not be sold at less than

eight weeks old, and rabbits at less than four weeks old;

(b)

other than the species mentioned in paragraph (a),

non-mammal offspring and mammalian offspring, incapable of

feeding themselves, shall not be sold with the exemption of

chicks of Psittacines that shall be traded for hand reared parrot

pets.

(a)

Animals shall at all times be kept in Accommodation

accommodation suitable to the species with respect to construction, and equipment.

size, temperature, lighting, ventilation, humidity and cleanliness. All

accommodation shall be kept in good repair.

(b)

Fine wire mesh, glass or a plastic safety barrier

shall be incorporated into the cage-system and the construction of

exotic animal housing shall take into account the aggressiveness of

the animal and the possible risk for human safety and health.

(2) No animal shall be placed on display outside the pet shop.

(3) Animal enclosures shall be constructed in a way as to

prevent the escape of animals. Suitable equipment for the capture of

escaped animals shall be present in the pet shop where applicable.

(4) A sink with a constant supply of hot water shall be

provided in addition to any wash hand basin.

(5) Animal enclosures shall be designed in such a way that

they may not harm, injure or poison an animal.

(1)

An animal must be housed and cared for according Stocking

to its physiological and behavioural needs; in particular, space shall density.

be provided for the specific needs of the animal regarding movements

and exercise in accordance with Schedules B to I.

(2) No other animal, other than those specified in the licence,

may be stocked or offered for sale without prior written approval

from the Director.

(3) Whenever possible all animals shall be housed in single

animal units, except for litters, which may share an animal enclosure

of adequate size. If single housing presents a threat to the health or

welfare of an individual animal, the Director may approve group

housing on the advice of a veterinarian.

(1)

All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent

the outbreak and spread of diseases. No animal which is suffering

from, or could reasonably be suspected of having come into contact

with any other animal suffering from, any infectious or contagious

disease, or which is infested with parasites, shall be brought into or

kept in the pet shop unless effectively isolated.

(2) Animal enclosures shall be cleaned regularly to maintain

good hygienic standards. All animal enclosures, corridors, adjacent

area and equipment must be thoroughly and regularly disinfected with

a relevant method and frequency. Animal enclosures shall allow easy

inspection of animals and where animals are housed in cages, the

cages shall be placed in a way that the floor of the top cage is easily

visible.

(3) Ill or injured animals shall receive appropriate care and

treatment without delay and a veterinary surgeon shall be consulted as

necessary.

(4) Facilities for isolating ill or injured animals shall be made

available.

(5) A first aid kit for use on animals shall be kept and stocked

in the pet shop at all times. Advice from a veterinarian is to be sought

for the contents of this kit where applicable.

(6) Pet shops shall have a named warranted veterinarian in

accordance with regulation 3(3) as their primary source of veterinary

advice and treatment and keep a list of available veterinary surgeons

on the premises.

(7) Excreta and soiled bedding shall be collected and stored in

impervious containers with close-fitting lids away from direct

sunlight, insofar as any other means of disposal is not available.

(8) Excreta and soiled bedding shall be removed from the

premises at least twice a week. Such material has to be disposed of in

a manner in compliance with relative legislation.

(9) All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent pests in

the pet shop. Substances used for the prevention of pests shall not

harm or injure animals kept within the pet shop.

(10) Products and substances offered for sale, such as feeding

equipment, accessories or other products and materials or substances

presenting a threat to the health and welfare of any animal shall be

kept in a safe manner and in any case stored away from animals.

(11) Food and water vessels shall be provided and disinfected

after each meal. Any discarded food residue shall be laid aside and

disposed of where applicable.

(1)

Pet shops shall provide facilities for the preparation Food and water.

of food and storage of food separated from the animal units. All food,

except live food, intended for feeding the animals in the pet shop,

shall be stored in impervious, closed and labelled containers. These

containers shall be kept in a clean and sound condition and

refrigerated when necessary.

(2) Animals shall receive adequate amounts of food and water

appropriate to the species and individual needs. Clean water shall be

available at all times and changed daily where applicable.

(3) Food shall not be kept for excessive periods in enclosures

in order to prevent odours and infestation by vermin unless it is in a

dry form or in a dispenser where it cannot be contaminated.

(1)

Animals shall be inspected at regular intervals and Inspections.

at least twice a day.

(2) A fit and proper person shall always be available to

supervise the animals and to deal with emergencies whenever animals

are present on the premises

Provided that when constant twenty-four hour supervision

cannot be guaranteed, alternative procedures shall be put in place to

the satisfaction of the Director.

The trader shall ensure that animals are transported to and Transportation.

from the pet shop in a suitable manner according to health, welfare

and species characteristics.

Animal species protected by international law or Exotic animals.

conventions, such as the Bird Directive, the Habitat Directive, the

Convention on migratory species or the Convention on International

Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora shall not be

sold in pet shops, unless special approval from the relevant authority

is obtained.

(1)

Pet shops shall offer detailed and accurate pet care

leaflets or other similar written instructions to customers, free of

charge.

(2) Purchasers shall be given proper advice on the care of

animals and, when necessary, on the maintenance and use of

accessories free of charge.

(1)

Suitable emergency precautions and written

procedures shall be prepared and be made known to all staff,

including arrangements for the evacuation of animals.

(2) Entrances and exits shall be left clear of obstructions at all

times.

(3) Suitable fire fighting equipment shall be made available,

maintained and regularly serviced by a competent person and sited as

directed by specific regulations on this matter.

(4) Emergency numbers for civil protection agencies and

veterinarians are to be displayed in a prominent place in a pet shop.

(5) Pet shops shall comply with any other national emergency

regulation.

Schedule A

(Regualtion 3)

Application for Licence for a Pet Shop

This application can only be used to apply for a licence to keep animals in a

pet shop and to offer these animals for sale.

Application form should be completed in a legible and clear manner.

An original copy of the lay out of the pet shop shall be attached.

The data in this application will be in the public domain.

The application and the required documents are to be sent to

The Director,

Agriculture and Fisheries Regulation Division,

Abattoir Square,

Albertown

Marsa, MRS 1123.

1. Pet Shop details

Name of pet shop

Address

Phone Number

MEPA Ref No

2. Pet Shop owner’s details - Licence holder

Surname

Name

Address

Phone / Mobile Number

ID Number

Date of Birth

Qualifications / Experience

Staff

3. (i) Responsible person for day to day care of the animals

Surname

Name

Address

Phone / Mobile Number

ID Number

Date of Birth

Qualifications / Experience

(ii) Other Staff

(to be completed for each member of staff whether employed

or voluntary)

Surname

Name

Address

Phone / Mobile Number

ID Number

Date of Birth

Qualifications / Experience

Employed

Voluntary

(tick as necessary)

Surname

Name

Address

Phone / Mobile Number

ID Number

Date of Birth

Qualifications / Experience

Employed

Voluntary

(tick as necessary)

4. Veterinary surgeon responsible for the pet shop

Surname

Name

Address

Phone / Mobile Number

Warrant Number

Signature, and Rubber stamp of

Warranted Veterinarian

5. Animals

Species and number of animals which are intended to be accommodated on

the premises

Species of Animals

Number of Animals

6. Emergency facilities / procedures

Fire equipment available

Description of emergency procedures ..........................................................

I / we do hereby certify that to the best of my / our knowledge and belief, the

above particulars are true.

Dated this ................................... day of ........................,20..........

(Signed) ....................................

The completion of an application form will be followed by a visit from the

Director or an authorised representative to inspect the premises prior to a licence

being granted.

Schedule B

(Regulation 8)

Stocking Density - Small Mammals

Minimum floor area (cm 2 )

Species

Minimum cage

height (cm)

Single

Each additional

Rabbits

Dwarf Rabbits

Guinea pigs

Gerbils

Hamsters

Rats

Mice

Chinchillas

Ferrets

Squirrels

Chipmunks

Kittens 8 - 12 weeks

Puppies 8 - 12 weeks

10000

Schedule C

(Regulation 8)

Stocking Density - Caged Birds

Floor area (cm 2 )

Species

Length / cm

Single

Each additional

African grey

30 - 35

Amazon

Up to 35

35 - 40

Over 40

Budgerigar

Cockatiel

25 - 30

Cockatoo

Up to 35

35 - 40

Over 45

Lovebird

13 - 17

Macaw

Up to 40

40 - 60

Over 60

Floor area (cm 2 )

Species

Length / cm

Single

Each additional

Parakeet (incl. Conure, Up to 25

Kakari, Rosella)

25 - 30

Over 35

Parrot

(incl.

Caique, Up to 30

Pronus, Senegal, Meyer’s) 30 - 35

Over 35

Parrotlet

12 - 14

Hanging parrot

12 - 14

Lories and lorikeets

Up to 22.5

5 - 30

Over 30

Canary

12 - 15

Cardinal

8 - 9

Dove and pigeon

Up to 22.5

Over 22.5

Finches (incl. Manikin Up to 12.5

silverbill sparrow waxbill) 12.5 - 17.5

Over 17.5

Cross beak

16 - 17

Quail

Up to 15

15 - 20

Over 20

Weaver

Up to 15

Over 15

Whydah (male with full Up to 40

tail)

Over 40

Barbet

Up to 20

Over 20

Bullbil, Fruitsucker

Fair bluebird, oriole

20 - 25

Jays, Thrush and Magpie Up to 25

25 - 35

Over 35

Mynah

20 - 25

Peking robin, mesia

10 - 12

Starling

(incl.

Small Up to 20

mynahs)

Over 20

Tanager, sugar bird

Up to 15

Over 15

Trush (incl. Shama)

15 - 30

Toucan

80 - 90

Toucanette, aracari

30 - 35

Touraco

49 - 51

Zosterops

10 - 12

Floor area (cm 2 )

Species

Length / cm

Single

Each additional

Chickens

Bantams

Ducks

N.B. All birds should be housed in accommodation which allows the full

spreading of wings.

Schedule D

(Regulation 8)

Stocking density for ornamental fish and other aquatic species

1. Water quality testing shall be carried out at least once a week. All test

results shall be recorded in a register together with the corrective action taken.

Further tests shall be carried out when visual inspection of the tanks indicates the

need.

2. The water quality for cold-water fish shall be

(a)

Dissolved oxygen

min. 6-mg/litre

(b)

Free Ammonia

max. 0,02 mg/litre

(c)

Nitrite

max. 0.3 mg/litre

(d)

Nitrate

max. 50mg/litre

3. The water quality for tropical fish shall be

(a)

Dissolved oxygen

min. 6-mg/litre

(b)

Free Ammonia

max. 0,02 mg/litre

(c)

Nitrite

max. 0.3 mg/litre

(d)

Nitrate

max. 50mg/litre

4. The water quality for tropical marine species shall be

(a)

Dissolved oxygen

min. 5.5-mg/litre

(b)

Free Ammonia

max. 0.01 mg/litre

(c)

Nitrite

max. 0.3 mg/litre

(d)

Nitrate

max. 40mg/litre

5. The pH of the water for tropical marine species shall be min. 8.1.

Schedule E

(Regulation 8)

Enclosure Specifications for Dogs between the age of 12 weeks and 6 months

(1) Dog enclosures shall be at least 1.25 square metres floor space and the

height of the enclosure shall be double the shoulder height of the largest dog in the

enclosure, with a minimum enclosure depth of at least 1.10 metres.

(2) Floors shall be constructed in such a way to be easily cleaned while

providing sufficient grip for the animal to walk without sustaining injury.

(3) The temperature of sleeping areas shall not fall below 10°C or exceed

30°C. A device to read the temperature at any time shall be provided in each

enclosure. When temperatures are likely to drop below or rise above the indicated

levels, some means of heating and/or cooling respectively is to be provided.

(4) Appropriate comfortable bedding shall be provided. Bedding shall be

kept in a clean, parasite free and dry condition.

(5) Dogs shall be given suitable socialisation and human contact to

establish a well-balanced character.

(6) Dogs, which are showing signs of sexual maturity, shall be separated

from the opposite sex.

(7) The unobstructed floor space shall be provided as follows

Number of dogs

Floor space in square metres

1 - 4

1.25

1.50

1.75

2.00

2.25

2.50

2.75

Schedule F

(Regulation 8)

Enclosure Specifications for Dogs over 6 months of age

(1) Dog enclosures shall be provided with a sleeping area of at least 1.9 sq.

metres and the height of the enclosure shall be at least 2.0 metres.

(2) Floors shall be constructed in such a way to be easily cleaned while

providing sufficient grip for the animal to walk without sustaining injury.

(3) The temperature of sleeping areas shall not fall below 10°C or exceed

30°C. A device to read the temperature at any time shall be provided in each

enclosure. When temperatures are likely to drop below or rise above the indicated

levels, some means of heating and, or cooling respectively is to be provided.

(4) Dog enclosures shall be provided with exercise runs. Dogs shall be

allowed to use the exercise run freely, except at night.

(5) The unobstructed space allowance for each dog in the exercise run shall

(a)

for dogs with a height at shoulder up to 60cm, 2.46sq metres

floor surface and the height of the enclosure shall be at least 2.0 metres; and

(b)

for dogs with a height of the shoulders over 60cm, 3.34 sq

metres floor surface and the height of the enclosure shall be at least 2.0

metres.

(6) Exercise runs shall not be used as sleeping area.

(7) Outside exercise runs shall be roofed to a minimum of half the floor

surface.

(8) Appropriate comfortable bedding shall be provided. Bedding shall be

kept in a clean, parasite free and dry condition.

(9) Floors of sleeping area, exercise run and isolation enclosures shall not

be steep and a minimum fall of 1 in 80 to a shallow drainage or effectively covered

deep drainage channel is recommended.

(10) Partition walls between dog enclosures must be of solid construction to

a minimum height of 1.2 metres.

Schedule G

(Regulation 8)

Enclosure Specifications for Cats between the age of 12 weeks and 6 months

(1) Cat enclosures shall be at least 0.85 square metres unobstructed floor

space and the height shall be at least 1.22 metres with a minimum enclosure depth

of 0.70 metres.

(2) Floors shall be constructed in such a way to be easily cleaned while

providing sufficient grip for the animal to walk without sustaining injury.

(3) Cat enclosures shall be provided with scratching poles.

(4) Appropriate comfortable bedding shall be provided. Bedding shall be

kept clean, parasite free and in dry condition.

(5) Every cat enclosure shall be provided with a litter tray, which shall be

cleaned twice daily.

(6) The temperature of all enclosures shall not fall below 10°C or exceed

30°C. A device to read the temperature at any time shall be provided in each

enclosure. When temperatures are likely to drop below or rise above the indicated

levels, some means of heating and/or cooling respectively is to be provided.

(7) The unobstructed floor space provided shall be

Number of cats

Unobstructed floor space in

square metres

1 - 4

0.85

1.00

1.15

1.30

1.45

1.60

1.75

Schedule H

(Regulation 8)

Enclosure Specifications for Cats over 6 months of age

(1) Cat enclosures shall be provided with a sleeping area and an adjoining

exercise area, which is exclusive to that enclosure. The unobstructed floor space

shall be at least

(a)

0.85 square metres for one cat;

(b)

1.5 square metres for two cats;

(c)

1.85 square metres for up to four cats.

The unobstructed floor space of the exercise area shall provide at least

(a)

1.7 square metres for one cat;

(b)

2.23 square metres for two cats;

(c)

2.79 square metres for up to four cats.

The height of the exercise area shall be at least 2 metres.

(2) Floors shall be constructed in such a way to be easily cleaned while

providing sufficient grip for the animal to walk without sustaining injury.

(3) Cat enclosures shall be provided with scratching poles.

(4) Appropriate comfortable bedding shall be provided. Bedding shall be

kept clean, parasite free and in a dry condition.

(5) Every cat enclosure shall be provided with a litter tray, which shall be

cleaned twice daily.

(6) The temperature of all enclosures shall not fall below 10°C or exceed

30°C. A device to read the temperature at any time shall be provided in each

enclosure. When temperatures are likely to drop below or rise above the indicated

levels, some means of heating and/or cooling respectively is to be provided.

Schedule I

(Regulation 8)

Housing requirements for reptiles

Species

Enclosure

Enclosure Depth Enclosure Height

length

non-venomous >or=the length >or= 1 / 2 the length >or= 1 / 2 the length

Small

snakes. e.g. Corn snakes, of the snake

of the snake

of the snake

King snakes, Milk snakes

Arboreal boas and pythons >or=the length >or= 1 / 2 the length >or= 1 / 2 the length

(-Emerald

tree

boa, of the snake

of the snake

of the snake

Corallus caninus

-Amazon

tree

boa,

Corallus enhydris

-Pacific tree boa, Candoia

bibroni,

-Haitian and rainbow boas,

Epicrates spp.

-Madagascan tree boa,

(Sanzinia

madagascariensis)

-carpet python, Morelia

spilota

-Green

tree

python,

Chondropython viridis)

constrictors >or=1 1 / 2 the

>or= 1 / 2 the length >or= 1 / 2 the length

Large

(Burmese

or

Indian length of the of the snake

of the snake

python), python moluris snake

Reticulated python, P.

reticulatus

-African rock python, P.

sebae

-Common

boa,

Boa

constrictor

-Ananconda, Eunectes spp.

Lizards and Geckos

>or= to 4 >or= to 2 lengths >or= to 2 lengths

lengths of the of the lizard

of the lizard

lizard

More specific requirements regarding temperature, humidity, feed and

additional information may be obtained from the Director.

For housing requirements of reptile species not listed in this Schedule, the

advice from the Director shall be sought.

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