junglelove
Active Member
hi guys,
so we all know some times we have to make the decision to feed a live rodent to save the life of a reptile. (I have never done it my self) I have always thought it was legal but just not ethical.
I agree 100% if it will save the reptiles life then it should be done.
Is there any where that states it is absolutely illegal in NSW to feed live rodents??
This is from the RSPCA AUSTRALIA web sight.
The legality of feeding live mice to reptiles depends upon the relevant State/Territory legislation and relevant code of practice. In some States, the code recommends that reptiles should not be fed live food for their own protection and all vertebrate-eating reptiles must be encouraged to take dead food. In others it is recommended that: live vertebrates are not used as a food unless they are required absolutely as a food source by a species or individual animal; live rodents should not be left in a reptile enclosure overnight or for an extended period; and wild-caught rodents should not be used. However, these codes of practice are not enforceable by law and are therefore recommendations only.
Please no negative opinions on live feeding Im just looking for documentation
Cheers
so we all know some times we have to make the decision to feed a live rodent to save the life of a reptile. (I have never done it my self) I have always thought it was legal but just not ethical.
I agree 100% if it will save the reptiles life then it should be done.
Is there any where that states it is absolutely illegal in NSW to feed live rodents??
This is from the RSPCA AUSTRALIA web sight.
The legality of feeding live mice to reptiles depends upon the relevant State/Territory legislation and relevant code of practice. In some States, the code recommends that reptiles should not be fed live food for their own protection and all vertebrate-eating reptiles must be encouraged to take dead food. In others it is recommended that: live vertebrates are not used as a food unless they are required absolutely as a food source by a species or individual animal; live rodents should not be left in a reptile enclosure overnight or for an extended period; and wild-caught rodents should not be used. However, these codes of practice are not enforceable by law and are therefore recommendations only.
Please no negative opinions on live feeding Im just looking for documentation
Cheers