Cape Reptile Club
Western Cape, South Africa
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Permits required
In terms of Western Cape Nature Conservation Laws, permits are required to transport a reptile or to keep a reptile in captivity in the Western Cape.
Please click to see the current
Amendment Act 3 of 2000 containing amendments of the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board Act, 1998 and the Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1974). This law applies to all wild animals with exception of certain bird species that are not classified as protected or endangered.
* - Note that at 1 April 2005, Cape Nature has moved to Belmont Office Park, Rondeboasch. Private Bag X29, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa. Click for map and contact details.
Also note additional localised legislation applying to animals and poultry: 30 June 2003, City of Cape Town: Environmental Health By-Law (English pg 16, Afrikaans pg 4, and Xhosa)
Public policy processThe CRC and Cape Nature conservation are working within a national and international framework, to update the regulations for keeping reptiles in the Western Cape. At present there is a draft strategy for the ongoing process.
More recently adopted, the Biodiversity Act 10 2004 establishes a basis upon which national and provincial regulations will be established. The public consultation process has begun and you are invited to participate.
If you are interested in joining the policy sub-committee then please contact the secretary, Marcel Witberg at marcel@crc.za.org
If you have any questions regarding policy updates, please first check that they have not been answered in the attached list of new policy related questions.
ConservationIf you are aware of any crime against reptiles - especially removal of indigenous species - please contact Paul Gildenhuys from the ECIS - Environmental Crime Investigation Services (ECIS) 24hr number - 082 551 8312. One can report crime (anonymously if wanted) on the following website: http://www.capenature.org.za/crimereport/
If you're looking for an expert download the list containing all those currently licensed and registered with Cape Nature Conservation.