Reptile Protected by Law
In 2018, researchers highlighted a significant increase in the number of reptiles smuggled through or out of the country, linking how Sri Lankan reptiles were previously registered on the European market. In 2010, German wildlife dealers travelled to Sri Lanka to discuss export options for Sri Lankan reptiles, while in 2012, six foreigners were arrested while attempting to smuggle endemic reptiles and amphibians from Sri Lanka. The export of any reptiles or parts or products of reptiles is prohibited without a permit under section 40 of the Act and is permitted only for scientific purposes and for exchange with zoos, including captive breeding and reptile breeding. “Reptiles and amphibians are a valuable wildlife resource, and unfortunately, we`ve had several major cases of poaching involving these animals,” said Kevin Oxenrider, director of the amphibian and reptile program for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. “When it comes to illegal wildlife trade, people don`t think about turtles, snakes and salamanders. But these animals live in West Virginia, so we want to make sure we`re doing everything we can to protect them so they can continue to fulfill their ecological function in the environment. The new regulation also allows people who came into possession of a prohibited native reptile or amphibian before March 23, 2021, to obtain a letter of approval from the WVDNR to legally retain ownership of the animal for the rest of its life. The deadline to submit a permit application was March 31, 2022. “Of the 14 countries documented to sell reptiles from Sri Lanka, only three were non-European.
Although Sri Lanka`s export has been banned, these species can be traded relatively freely in the EU, Janssen said, calling on the EU to recognise the market`s role as a destination and transit point for smuggled reptiles. Janssen added: “The study also highlights once again that the lack of legal protection for nationally protected species in the EU makes the EU a major player in the illegal trade in these species. There are six species of amphibians and six species of reptiles native to the United Kingdom, these are: This is only intended to be a brief description of current sport fishing regulations, as they apply to California reptiles and amphibians (excluding fish), with a few additional comments. Some of the information contained in this document, including links, may have changed. For the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) website. The following information pertains to the tracking and collection of native reptiles and amphibians in California by individuals, resident or non-resident. It does not refer to all aspects of the sale or trade of native or non-native reptiles and amphibians. Information on breeding native reptiles in captivity can be found on the CDFW website and read the PDF Native Reptile Captive Propagation Laws and Regulations. If you have any further questions about what to do with reptiles and amphibians after collecting them, you should contact the CDFW. (The CDFW uses the term “reptiles and amphibians,” which I sometimes abbreviate to “herpes.” “Herping” refers to the act of hunting reptiles and amphibians.) c) Open season: All year round.
(d) Opening hours: Reptiles can be removed at any time of the day or night. (e) Collection methods: 1. Reptiles may be captured only by hand, except as provided for in paragraphs (e), (2) and (3), or with the following manual equipment: (A) lizard snares. B) Snake claws. C) Snake hooks. 2. Rattlesnakes can be removed by any method. 3. Turtles can be caught on hooks and lines. The fishing methods described in section 2.00 apply to the capture of Spiny Softshells, Flat Turtles and Painted Turtles. 4.
It is illegal to use any method or means of collection that breaks stones, granite flakes, logs or other shelters where or under which reptiles can be found. (f) Special closures: (1) Geckos (Coleonyx variegatus) may not be taken into San Diego County south and west of Route 79 to the intersection with County Road S-2 and south and west of County Road S-2 to the eastern border with San Diego County. (2) Nocturnal lizards (Xantusia vigilis) cannot be captured in Kern County. (3) In Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, rubber boas (Charina bottae or Charina umbratica) cannot be taken. (4) Collared snakes (Diadophis punctatus) may not be caught in San Bernardino and Inyo counties. (5) Wagon whips (Coluber flagellum) may not be transported in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Stanislaus and Tulare. (6) In Alameda and Contra Costa counties, no striped runners (Coluber lateralis) may be taken. (7) Spot-nosed snakes (Salvadora hexalepis) may not be caught in the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. (8) Shining snakes (Arizona elegans) may not be captured in the following counties: Alameda, Fresno, Imperial (west of Route 111), Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside (southwest of Highways 111 and I-10), San Benito, San Bernardino (west of I-215 and Highway 138), San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara and Tulare.
(9) California mountain snakes (Lampropeltis zonata) cannot be captured in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. (10) The garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) cannot be caught in San Mateo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura counties. The sales offers were mainly related to 14 countries, with German traders offering the largest number of Sri Lankan reptiles for sale: 248 individuals of 17 species.