Draft code of practice for the private keeping of reptiles

For public comment

You are invited to provide comments on the Draft Code of Practice for the Private Keeping of Reptiles (the Code). The Code was prepared by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW) in partnership with an advisory group consisting of herpetologists, exhibitors and representatives of the major reptile societies. The Code establishes a set of minimum care requirements that will help to ensure the welfare of reptiles held in captivity. These requirements will apply to anyone who holds a licence to keep reptiles under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

You may comment on any part of the Code. You may choose to answer the questionnaire and/or provide a separate submission. Please ensure you complete the personal details section of the questionnaire to assist us in identifying duplicate and spam submissions. Your personal details will not be used for any other purpose and will be kept strictly confidential. Comments on the code will be reported anonymously and will not identify the submitter’s name or contact details.

Download

• Draft code of practice for the private keeping of reptiles (09675DraftReptiles.pdf, 150KB)
• Questionnaire on the draft code of practice for the private keeping of reptiles (09676ReptileComment.pdf, 139KB)

Comments may be submitted by:

• email to reptilecode.comments@environment.nsw.gov.au, or
• post to:
  Major Programs Unit
  PO BOX 1967
  Hurstville BC NSW 1481, or
• fax to 9585 6666.

Submissions close on 18 December 2009.