Is this all there is to DWA? - Page 5

slippery42 · #41 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slither61

Hi all,

I looked into getting a licence, and also have a mentor.

When I looked into it 15 months ago it cost £75 pounds for the licence and £300 pounds for the vets visit which were at the time International Zoo Veterinary Group. I belive Johanna Storm was the vet used, specialist rep vet so she knows what she is doing.

The council stated that I must have PLI.

An escape proof room, I was going to use my internal garage, door bricked up and room made escapeproof.

The vivs had to be lockable and have toughened glass.

Also it had to have double door entry,and one door you could see through.

Fire extinguishers.

I also had to name the snake(s) I wanted.

So prices have changed a bit licence has gone up, but vets inspection gone down.

One thing I do no If they still use the same vets there is no way you would be granted a DWA licence if you did not measure up.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I get the impression that the DWA is a club and some existing members are not so keen on new keepers.

I think if anyone wants a DWA, has done all the things required plus research Has a mentor has got skills to handle snakes he she has as much right as anyone else to keep DWA snakes.

slither61

My council will only use The Zoo Vet Group for the inspection. Their charge this year is £440 inc vat!!!

When I had my recent inspection the local council abide to what the vet states in their report..no mention of double doors or of toughened glass and certainly not of fire extinguishers. In my case I can keep what I like with no restrictions on species or numbers. I do however have to get the DWA ammended everytime I add a snake onto it for the hard copy.

Mentoring is a real issue as I think SiUk stated in these days of lawsuits it is so so difficult to see who would do it.

And by the way I wasnt asked if I had been mentored but I suppose many applicants are asked.

I have a table booked at the spetember IHS Doncaster bash and will gladly answer anyones DWA questions....Not that I am an expert on the ins and outs of it ..only my personal expereinces.

SiUK · #42 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 05:28 PM

no I wasnt asked either if I had been, but I had a covering letter from my mentor but they never wanted to see it, I was a bit disapointed tbh, because I had planned it for months, stressed about everything being perfect added lots of extra stuff, and they didnt really pay too much attention at all, asked a few questions, I guess that was to weed out the people that hadnt done their research, but it was simple stuff that anyone applying should know. Checked the warning signs were in place and that the vivs were escape proof and that was it, didnt even look at my protocols.

slippery42 · #43 (**permalink**) 19-07-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SiUK

no I wasnt asked either if I had been, but I had a covering letter from my mentor but they never wanted to see it, I was a bit disapointed tbh, because I had planned it for months, stressed about everything being perfect added lots of extra stuff, and they didnt really pay too much attention at all, asked a few questions, I guess that was to weed out the people that hadnt done their research, but it was simple stuff that anyone applying should know. Checked the warning signs were in place and that the vivs were escape proof and that was it, didnt even look at my protocols.

Very similar to my exp.

thewifestolemyaccount · #44 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 02:36 PM

Eventually got a reply from Aberdeenshire Council. They charge £37.75 plus vet inspection. There conditions are as follows:

DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS ACT 1976 (as amended)

LICENCE CONDITIONS

A licence for the keeping of Dangerous Wild Animals is granted subject to the following conditions that must be implemented by the licence holder during the currency of the licence. These conditions shall apply to all buildings and areas to which the animals have access:

No dangerous wild animals other than those specified in the Licence shall be kept without the approval of the Local Authority.

The animals shall be kept by no person other than such person specified (whether by name or description) in the Licence.

The animals shall be held at the premises specified in the licence.

Animals shall be held in accommodation that is suitable as regards construction, size (including exercise provision) temperature, lighting, ventilation, drainage and cleanliness.

Animals will be supplied with adequate and suitable food, drink and bedding material, and be visited at suitable intervals.

The accommodation shall be such that the animal can take adequate exercise.

The animals shall be held in accommodation that secures that the animals will not escape.

All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent and control the spread of infectious and contagious diseases. Facilities for isolation shall be available when required.

Adequate precautions shall be taken for the protection of the animals in the case of fire or other emergency. An emergency evacuation plan and a notice with emergency contact details shall be drawn up and displayed where appropriate.

The animals shall not be moved from the premises without the prior notification and approval of the Local Authority. Where animals are transported, the transportation will comply with current welfare of animals during transport legislation.

The licence holder shall hold a current Insurance Policy that insures him against liability for any damage that may be caused by the animals. The terms of the Policy shall be to the satisfaction of the Local Authority.

The premises and any animals or other thing therein may be inspected at all reasonable times by an Officer or Veterinary Surgeon authorised by the Council under Section 3 (1) of the Act.

Hope this is of interest to all.

SiUK · #45 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 03:35 PM

thats similar to mine, except I dont have to tell them im moving an animal as long as its to another licensed keeper.

thewifestolemyaccount · #46 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 04:28 PM

Aberdeenshire Council have asked me to direct any further enquiries to the local Dog Warden!!

Mason · #47 (**permalink**) 25-07-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper

Whats wrong with a copperhead or something a little less fiesty ?

Why would a copperhead be less fiesty than a puff? I've never met a chilled out copperhead. I've not met many but not one has been what i'd call chilled. Certainly no more than a puff.

People often recommend copperheads as a first hot not because of their attitude but because of their simple husbandry requirements and the fact that lots of bites only require pain management and nothing more severe than that.

the notion that copperheads are chilled out is something you should be very careful about spreading. You are less likely to drop dead from a copperhead bite than a puff adder, and copperheads are straight forward to keep, but it's not necessarily going to be a calmer snake, in fact you could find the reverse is true depending on the specimines in question.

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