Reptiles

(asked on 4th March 2015) - View Source

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to encourage adoption of the Code of Practice for Reptiles developed by the British Veterinary Zoological Society.


Answered by
Lord De Mauley Portrait
Lord De Mauley
This question was answered on 16th March 2015

I am delighted that the hard work and co-operation of keepers, industry and welfare organisations has led to the development of the Good Practice Guidelines for the Welfare of Privately Kept Reptiles and Amphibians. Along with the six care sheets for six of the commonly kept species, we hope this code will provide valuable information to promote the welfare of these animals and encourage keepers to source captive bred animals wherever possible. The Government will explore with the interested parties how the code can be best promoted. I am placing copies of the documents in the libraries of the House.

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