Snakes & Reptiles in NSW pet shops.

[diamond 007]

I have hear that soon you will be able to buy snakes & reptiles in NSW pet shops,is this true. A friend of mind said that there 's been meetings with national parks and wildlife and pet shop assocation about the selling of Reptiles.If any body hear this like to know more.

 

[hozy6]

one day one day i dont think it will happen in a hurry

 

[Peterwookie]

I have been told that it will only be pet shops that meet a special criteira that have to get a licence and get
inspected by NPWS and they will only be allowed a small amount of common animals I was talking to my local shop owner last week he is looking into it but says it look's like its more trouble than its worth to him he says that it should start next year ???

 

[Hickson]

From what I have heard, the Minster has given his in principle approval to the idea. It will take a long time before it happens though.



Hix

 

[SNAKEBOY33]

Bring It On. It's Happening In Other States

 

[mysnakesau]

Bring It On. It's Happening In Other States

I say BOOOOOOO. Don't want to see it happen. Reptiles will become another mistreated animal that can be offloaded or dumped at pet shops, and another avenue for hybrid breeders to promote their so-called rare and special designer breeds. Or tell the buyers that the animal is one thing and forget to mention the rest.

 

[sc1010]

I say BOOOOOOO. Don't want to see it happen. Reptiles will become another mistreated animal that can be offloaded or dumped at pet shops, and another avenue for hybrid breeders to promote their so-called rare and special designer breeds. Or tell the buyers that the animal is one thing and forget to mention the rest.

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and there are so many animals in pet shops are in such poor conditions, theres a fight to ban the selling of puppies and kittens from petshop windows, and now they are wanting reptiles to be sold in the same way...

Oh well, I guess you never know until it happens, the regulations might mean they take care of them as best they can.

Sophie

 

[baxtor]

here here

and there are so many animals in pet shops are in such poor conditions, theres a fight to ban the selling of puppies and kittens from petshop windows, and now they are wanting reptiles to be sold in the same way...

Oh well, I guess you never know until it happens, the regulations might mean they take care of them as best they can.

Sophie

and animals in poor conditions never occurs in backyard breeding? of course it does. At least in the case of pet shops it's in the public eye and more likely to be noticed.

 

[sc1010]

never said it didnt but at least they dont have thousands of people coming up and tapping on the glass in a backyard but im not making the rules so i dont really want to argue, i was just agreeing with what mysnakesau said

 

[Jen]

I was for the selling of reps in pet shops until i moved to WA and saw the crappy conditions they are in - poo and bits of shed everywhere, and the shop assistants are about 12. If it is a specialised shop - such as the Garden of Eden in Morisset, or like the shop in Warnersbay, then ok, at least they will be looked after correctly, but not in 'regular' pet shops.

 

[elapid@]

Reptiles don't belong in pet stores, The best thing people can do is not buy them from there and also its cheeper to buy them from breeders that take more of an interest in them and there health. I had not long spoken to my reptile vet and his opinion about reptiles in pet stores and there products sold, like mite sprays, solutions and other medical treatments etc is where 50% of his work comes from .Not saying that its product is not ok but people not knowing how to administer the product and pet stores not understanding the right methods to look after snake in captivity. Like why on earth would you have reptiles 1 m across from where they sell there mice and caged birds on display for sale.

 

[GrumpyTheSnake]

Yep, Hix is correct. I have a friend that owns a pet shop in NSW. The minister has passed it, then it goes to the floor for approval (something like that) which is about 99% guaranteed to be passed, and then it's full steam ahead. At the moment it looks like it is about a year away from being instigated.

 

[cockney red]

Shanes the man Jen.

I was for the selling of reps in pet shops until i moved to WA and saw the crappy conditions they are in - poo and bits of shed everywhere, and the shop assistants are about 12. If it is a specialised shop - such as the Garden of Eden in Morisset, or like the shop in Warnersbay, then ok, at least they will be looked after correctly, but not in 'regular' pet shops.

 

[jessb]

I thought that we were heading the way of the UK and banning all pets being sold from petshops! That would ensure that people do a bit of research into appropriate breeds and choose an animal that suits their situation rather than seeing a cute golden retriever puppy in the window and taking it home to live in their tiny unit while they are at work for 10 hours a day!

I can't believe we are regressing and allowing more pets to be sold to irresponsible impulse buyers...

 

[mysnakesau]

I thought that we were heading the way of the UK and banning all pets being sold from petshops! That would ensure that people do a bit of research into appropriate breeds and choose an animal that suits their situation rather than seeing a cute golden retriever puppy in the window and taking it home to live in their tiny unit while they are at work for 10 hours a day!

I can't believe we are regressing and allowing more pets to be sold to irresponsible impulse buyers...

I say no to animals in pet shops.

 

[wingnut]

if i lived over there i would feel much better going into a shop to buy then sending my money of to who knows who to who knows where and than hope and pray it arrives ....it looks like NSW is yrs beind the rest of your country, and more yrs behind the rest of the world....

 

[Dan19]

Yeah but you dont live here, so stop telling everyone to crossbreed and that we are years behind everyone and go away.

 

[jessb]

if i lived over there i would feel much better going into a shop to buy then sending my money of to who knows who to who knows where and than hope and pray it arrives ....it looks like NSW is yrs beind the rest of your country, and more yrs behind the rest of the world....

LOL... Because you have soooo much credibility on this site after your "hybrids are good" rant in the crossbreeding thread!!!!! :lol:

 

[Jen]

I'd rather be behind than an ***

pet shops are not the way to go, maybe instead we could have more expos?

 

[888lowndes888]

Old wingnut seems to think malaysia is just THE most advanced country on the planet... I mean c'mon Australia we are 15 years behind because we arent bredding mutley hybrids... unlike the oh so advanced malaysia. Also pull your finger out NSW your once again so behind the super advanced Malaysia because we dont sell misstreated reptiles from petshops.