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Why is City of London considering settlement with Reptilia?

 in Uncategorized  tagged amphibians / Animal Behaviour / animal encounter / animal welfare / captivity / crocodiles / exotic animal bylaw / Exotic Animals / exotics / London / mobile zoos / reptiles / Reptilia / wildlife captivity / zoo / zoocheck

Another court postponement to May 24th as City and Reptilia not yet agreed on terms of “offer to settle” in City-initiated legal action After waiting more than 9 months for the March 18, 2024 trial date in the City of London vs. Reptilia case, the court appearance lasted less than […]

London votes against bylaw amendments for Reptilia

 in Exotics / Uncategorized  tagged amphibians / animal rights / captivity / crocodiles / exotic animal bylaw / Exotic Animals / exotics / herps / lizards / London / pet trade / reptiles / Reptilia / sanctuaries / snakes / zoocheck

We’re pleased to report that on February 14 2023 London City Council voted 9 – 6 against moving forward with a Reptilia exemption to London’s animal control bylaw and the creation of a business licensing category for exotic animal establishments. This is a very positive development for reptiles and other […]