Help if possible...[Permits]

by **baz_005** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:56 pm

Hi...

I need some help, a am a fanatic about local snakes but because i am in Gauteng i need a permit to keep them, i dont just want to go and start catching wild ones cos that is wrong, i have 3 exotics at the mo but would LOVE some locals for my collection, any way any how someone could help me??? maybe with some info about obtaining a permit, apparently it is like trying to draw blood from a stone...

by **Bushbaby** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:22 pm

It is not that difficult. You need to join a herp association. Once you have, each herp association has their own rules and regulations to follow.

You need to have a donor for a specific species you would like as they need to write the reptile off their keeping or catching permit and then you can apply for one.

Permits take about 15 working days to be processed and costs R50 per permit per year, or R100 for 2 years. The transport permit is also R50.

by **baz_005** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:08 am

Great thanks, i presume the THS would be the best to join cos i am in Gauteng? and do you need a permit for each reptile that you have?

by **baz_005** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:09 am

Sorry THA...

by **Bushviper** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:11 am

You need a permit and then each specimen is written in as an addendum. To update your permit does not cost more and then you need only apply for the transport permit.

If you apply to get the snakes from KZN it is much easier and you need an export permit from KZN as well as an import permit from Gauteng.

by **Bushbaby** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:12 am

There are two herp associations in Gauteng. The THA which is situated in Pretoria and the ERHA which is situated in Kempton Park. Ofcourse I would always recommend the THA though.

by **baz_005** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:40 am

Excellent! this is great, i thought it would take something like a few years to get a permit!

by **Bushbaby** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:45 am

Depends what animals you want. The THA has rules which need to be followed. As well as Nat Con. If you are after a rare snake, or not easily breedable, you will possibly have to wait quite a while. Remember, you need a doner.

by **baz_005** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:45 pm

Are there any herp associations closer to the south of joburg? I think traveling to pretoria for the meetings might be a prob...

by **Bushbaby** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:22 pm

These are the contact details for the herp ass. in Gauteng.

http://www.sareptiles.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3252

Help if possible...[Permits]

Help if possible...[Permits]

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