I think you will find tubs will be a big no, no when the code is enforced.Many reptile breeders in NSW have success with tub and rack systems, so are tubs going to be outlawed as suitable housing when the code is enforced?
All these same rules have been brought into Pet Shops for a while now. Enclosure sizes for dogs, cats and birds etc etc have been put in place for a while.
Knowing the Pet Shop rules and regulations i think most reptile keepers will not be meeting criteria. I think the 4x2x2 enclosure's will not be seen fit by DECC.
Poor people that have spent thousands of dollars on racking systems.
Is it just me or does it actually say the calculation formula proposed for the 5yr period underneath all the tables... 0.25 x (python length)2
Yeah thats what i said. A standard 4x2x2 just wont cut it for most morelia. I think you will find a heap of people wont chnage due to the fact they have already spent a heap of money on enclosure's and because they will now be classed as an undersize enclosure you cant exactly sell them on to well.It certainly does say that.
So for your average 6ft carpet the standard 4x2x2 enclosure just wont cut it anymore. You'll need to go to something like 4x3x2 or equivalent floor/back wall area. So is DECCW going to pay the $10k I need for new enclosures?
It certainly does say that.
So for your average 6ft carpet the standard 4x2x2 enclosure just wont cut it anymore. You'll need to go to something like 4x3x2 or equivalent floor/back wall area. So is DECCW going to pay the $10k I need for new enclosures?
No mate, they'll be fine. A 3'x2' enclosure is 0.56sqm area.It gets worse.
My cape york blonde macs grow to about 5ft. With the new DPI standard (in 5 yrs time) a 3x2x2 enclosure would be considered too small. Are they kidding?
I was just reminded of why alot of people keep pythons as pets...lack of room.
If these sizes to be complied with (the 5year ones) people living in small apartments might need to rent out another apartment just for their pets.
IMO the 0.25 for pythons is a step in the wrong direction for the python hobby as a whole.
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