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| Exotic Animal Legislation |
On March 17, 2009, the BC government posted a list of exotic animals that will soon
be considered illegal to own or breed within the province of BC. Current owners of
these animals MUST apply for a "permit" to be allowed to keep their animals, but will
no longer be permitted to breed them.
Here is a link to the list of animals affected.
As you can see, the list includes boa constrictors and many harmless python
species. This new legislation will be devastating to many reptile owners in BC. This
law was NOT created based on fact, but by fear and misinformation.
The original intent of this legislation was to protect BC's own natural wildlife from
introduced species.
Here is a letter I wrote to the Province newspaper in response:
"Why was this passed???"
How can you help?
First, tell everyone you know about this new legislation! Make sure they know the
FACTS!
Email the Ministry of Environment
Contact information: Penny Lloyd 1-250-356-0830
E-mail: pennylloyd@gov.bc.ca
Email your local government representative
Click here to find one in your area.
Email the newspapers.
Join the BC Reptile Club to see other ways you can help!
be considered illegal to own or breed within the province of BC. Current owners of
these animals MUST apply for a "permit" to be allowed to keep their animals, but will
no longer be permitted to breed them.
Here is a link to the list of animals affected.
As you can see, the list includes boa constrictors and many harmless python
species. This new legislation will be devastating to many reptile owners in BC. This
law was NOT created based on fact, but by fear and misinformation.
The original intent of this legislation was to protect BC's own natural wildlife from
introduced species.
Here is a letter I wrote to the Province newspaper in response:
"Why was this passed???"
How can you help?
First, tell everyone you know about this new legislation! Make sure they know the
FACTS!
Email the Ministry of Environment
Contact information: Penny Lloyd 1-250-356-0830
E-mail: pennylloyd@gov.bc.ca
Email your local government representative
Click here to find one in your area.
Email the newspapers.
Join the BC Reptile Club to see other ways you can help!