Cerion
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Just found this article this morning
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,11069058%5E2761,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,11069058%5E2761,00.html
WA Seizure
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westaussie
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Yes Biggie,
Scorpions and Spiders Are also protected in WA.
All native species are protected in W.A, and there are no pet licencing regulations to cover scorpions and spiders. This means any arachnid or insect in captivity is therefore illegal and also has been taken from the wild.
unlawful collecting of protected fauna carries a $4000 fine and I think that C.A.L.M will be looking to set an example this time.
Scorpions and Spiders Are also protected in WA.
All native species are protected in W.A, and there are no pet licencing regulations to cover scorpions and spiders. This means any arachnid or insect in captivity is therefore illegal and also has been taken from the wild.
unlawful collecting of protected fauna carries a $4000 fine and I think that C.A.L.M will be looking to set an example this time.
westaussie
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.... or keeps an ant farm !
Remember that our reptile laws were exactly the same up to a couple of years ago. Snakes were/are protected, but there has never been anyone prosecuted for killing a snake. However keeping a live one is a whole different matter.
It took ten years of lobbying to change the reptile laws, so good luck to anyone who wants to take on the arachnid challenge. I am just glad that our reptile battle is finally over.
Remember that our reptile laws were exactly the same up to a couple of years ago. Snakes were/are protected, but there has never been anyone prosecuted for killing a snake. However keeping a live one is a whole different matter.
It took ten years of lobbying to change the reptile laws, so good luck to anyone who wants to take on the arachnid challenge. I am just glad that our reptile battle is finally over.
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