Pet Shops

[ViperLover]

Does anybody know of any Pet Shops local to Southampton or in the Hampshire area where they have DWA on show or on sale? I'd like to pop into them and have a look at the animals (Through the glass) and ask a few questions to the shop owners.

Or also if you know of any reptile shows local to Southampton and Hampshire also?

Cheers!
James.

[Malc]

Originally Posted by ViperLover

Does anybody know of any Pet Shops local to Southampton or in the Hampshire area where they have DWA on show or on sale? I'd like to pop into them and have a look at the animals (Through the glass) and ask a few questions to the shop owners.

Cheers!
James.

James, you're doing it again

Myself and other forum members, most of which are more qualified and experienced in herpetology has already stated the requirements to house DWA such as snakes in a private collection. I doubt therefore that any council would grant a license for a pet shop as there could be a high risk to the public.

I might be wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but I'll think you'll find that most DWA are either traded at specialist shows on the continent or through private breeders

[Cleopatra the Royal]

Originally Posted by Malc

James, you're doing it again

Myself and other forum members, most of which are more qualified and experienced in herpetology has already stated the requirements to house DWA such as snakes in a private collection. I doubt therefore that any council would grant a license for a pet shop as there could be a high risk to the public.

I might be wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but I'll think you'll find that most DWA are either traded at specialist shows on the continent or through private breeders

They are unlikely to have them, but I read somewhere that a pet shop licence allows DWA to be kept on the premesis.


Harry

[ViperLover]

Originally Posted by Malc

James, you're doing it again

Myself and other forum members, most of which are more qualified and experienced in herpetology has already stated the requirements to house DWA such as snakes in a private collection. I doubt therefore that any council would grant a license for a pet shop as there could be a high risk to the public.

I might be wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but I'll think you'll find that most DWA are either traded at specialist shows on the continent or through private breeders

Doing what again? The pet shop lisence allows DWA to be kept on the premises, however some councils also say that a DWAL is also required.

So some pet shops keep venomous on the premises...and some sell I think....Selling is a different matter and I think retail of Dwa animals does require a special permit...I could be wrong. Do feel free to correct me if i'm wrong on that.

[exoticsadmirer]

my local reptile shop has a caiman not exactly venemous but still cool

[ViperLover]

Originally Posted by Malc

I doubt therefore that any council would grant a license for a pet shop as there could be a high risk to the public.

A seperate room, from the retail area of the shop, with locked, and secured vivariums should be no problem...I highly doubt vivariums would be unlocked, and animals taken out for cleaning etc during opening hours.

[ViperLover]

Originally Posted by exoticsadmirer

my local reptile shop has a caiman not exactly venemous but still cool

I think a caiman is on the DWA list....So it must still be concidered dangerous.

[ViperLover]

Originally Posted by exoticsadmirer

my local reptile shop has a caiman not exactly venemous but still cool

Btw how big is it? Caimen are really cool animals.....I love crocodillians

[stuartdouglas]

Pet shops can legally hold and sell DWA animals as long as they have the relevant addendum to their PSL. There are quite a few shops that sell DWA animals, don't know of any in or near southampton tho'

[exoticsadmirer]

it's only a juvie of around 5ish'