Snakes readily feed on dead food. CALM will continue to vigorously pursue illegal activities involving native fauna. Demand will exceed supply initially. Many pet shops will stock the required peripheral keeping paraphernalia. Care sheets will be available.
Safeguards are in place to exclude children and novices from sourcing dangerously venomous snakes.
Gordon Wyre expected the draft legislation to go to the minister in early June for tabling in parliament shortly after. First published in 1988 by the Reptile Keepers Association this is an important reference for anyone about to keep reptiles. Includes information on housing, parasites, incubators and a whole lot more.