DWA Licence?

Has any body looked into how much it is within your area to get a DWA, and would you consider applying for one?

Sorry. The States have something completely different. We have to check CITES regulations and state and local jurisdictions for the owning and keeping of "Exotics".

And here, lemurs and caiman and Siberian tigers all fall under the same "exotics" law.

Cute, huh?!

Geez and here is me thinking our law is an ass!

Let me give you a typical quote from one of the counties in one of the states:

California - Alameda – In addition to the state ban on private possession of exotic animals as "pets," it is unlawful to temporarily possess exotic animals in neighborhoods within city limits.

Colorado - Aurora – It is unlawful for any person to possess as a "pet" the following species of animals: poisonous snakes and poisonous reptiles; non-human primates; bears; raccoons, porcupines, skunks, badgers or other like species; foxes, wolves, coyotes or other species of canines other than dogs; crocodilians with a length greater than 1 foot; any animal that is not indigenous to the state and not classified as a household "pet."

Texas - Addison – It is unlawful to keep inside the corporate limits of the town wild and vicious animals. Wild animals include but are not limited to venomous lizards, rattlesnakes, cobras, boas, crocodiles, ostriches, rheas, tigers, lions, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, bears, elephants, primates, deer, etc.

Texas - Alvin – It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, keep, permit, suffer, cause or allow any wild or exotic animals upon or within any premises within the city. A "wild animal" includes any mammal, amphibian, reptile, or fowl that is of a species which is wild by nature, and of a species which, due to size, vicious nature or other characteristics is dangerous to human beings. Such animals include but not limited to big felines, wolves, non-human primates (average weight as an adult is greater than 20 pounds), and all forms of poisonous reptiles.

No I don't have any idea of costing. I do know it varies from Council 2 Council. I have thought of applying as i'd luv 2 get a Deathstalker(Leiurus quinquestriatus)

We buy an animal with paper work and apply for a permit. There are some stupid procedures like requesting your neighbors permission and you the can keep anything you wish.

Well I don't see a problem but maybe I am biased LOL.

The difference is that if we want to keep a four-foot bit bull no worries but to keep a semi venomous snake we have to get granny next doors permission. The chances are that granny does not like the music you listen to or your dress code so refuses her permission leaving you at her mercy.

yea , im appling to get one soon. for salisbury its: Cost of veterinary inspector's visit + £124.

have you got your DWA liecnce yet?

I have a dwa license, im based in south Somerset and for me it was £95 plus vets fees although they never billed me.

Wow thats a great price compared to what i have read in the past on other forums.

hey "thevenomroom" do you own a business then?

na mate, just private collection

Ive heard that in the UK a vet must come around and inspect your facility accompanied by a municipal 'official'. Each district has its own fee and thats it.