Llanhilleth Woman Disqualified From Keeping Reptiles For Two Years
A Llanhilleth woman has been disqualified from keeping reptiles for two years.
Holly Alana Kate Randall (d.o.b 25/12/1989) of Upper Court Terrace, Llanhilleth, pleaded guilty to offences to under the Animal Welfare Act of failing to explore and address the cause of two boa constrictors’ poor body condition and causing unnecessary suffering to a bearded dragon.
She appeared at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court on Monday (23 May).
RSPCA inspector Sophie Daniels said: “When visiting I had grave concerns for these reptiles. The bearded dragon was very thin and had extreme retained skin, there was an emaciated boa constrictor and also a thin boa constrictor.
“Exotic animals need specialist care and sadly these animals had not been looked after appropriately.”
The two snakes and the bearded dragon were passed over into the care of the RSPCA, where they were given immediate veterinary treatment.
The three exotics are now doing well have been transferred to an exotics specialist for rehoming.
Magistrates gave Randall a total of £520 costs and fines, as well as receiving a two-year ban on all reptiles. This is suspended however, until 6 June, in order for other exotic animals in her care to be rehomed.
The RSPCA urge anyone considering acquiring an exotic pet to find out as much as possible about the animal’s needs and whether they’re a realistic pet. Please visit http://www.rspca.org.uk/exotics.
The RSPCA urges potential owners to thoroughly research what is required in the care of the exotic animal before taking one on, as they need to make sure they can give their animal the environment it needs and they have the facilities, time, financial means and long-term commitment to maintain a good standard of care, as required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
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