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by keyz on March 21, 2006
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Oh yeah, Congratulations on your DWA I am wading through all the problems now, Insurance 4 a start, then lockable escape proof vivs, you know the story, Be carefull and enjoy your snakes, you are a an envied individual!
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by ginny on March 21, 2006
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Thanks Keys. I see on your profile you live near stonehenge? Well so do i Warminster is about half an hour away. Sorting a dwa is not as difficult as you might imagine. Once i knew in my mind what species i wanted and how many i first contacted insurance companies and finally settled with Exotic Direct [01444 412118]. They quoted me £110 for one snake and £194 for up to 5 snakes, for a period of 1 year. Then i got the viv all set up and bought all the equipment i needed, tongs and grabs ect. You have to have the insurance policy set up and in affect when you apply for the liscence and then its just a waiting game until the vet gets his arse in gear and comes round to inspect your set-up. It took about a week for mine. Providing your viv is satisfactory and he or she sees the welfare of the animals will be looked after and you can show a bit of responsibility that keeping dangerous animals requires your dwa is granted. I dont know where you live so it all depends on which council's duristiction you fall under, but the fee for the liscence can differ from county to county. Mine is £170 per year plus a payment of £50 for the vet fee. Yes you have to pay for the inspection as well! I dont know if its true or not but apparently Salisbury council charges aronnd £500! However this seems a bit exessive so i very much douht it. I actually agree with these conditions as it asures that only the serious will apply and only the commited will be accepted. Otherwise every man and his dog could keep venomous snakes and undouhtably they would fall into the wrong hands and someone could get seriously hurt or worse killed. The last thing we need is to give the media ammunition to destroy our privelidged hobby then no one could keep these beautiful and fascinating [BUT ALSO DEADLY] animals. One last thing. Do you have a reliable and knowledgeable reptile dealer? I'm sure you do as you already keep snakes! However i strongly suggest visiting D.P.S Exotics in Warminster, East st. which is where i aqquire my snakes from. It is run by a guy called Dave Preistly and when it comes to all things reptillian i trust no one more. You can call him on 01985 220 409. He has a very broad contact base and if your after any species in particular he may be able to locate them for you. He is currently tracking down pit-viper species for me. If you'd like to take a look at my set-up to help you along with your own application i'd be only to happy to obblige. Any thing else my email adress is on my profile or you can phone me on 07776001993. Best of luck,Mark
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by keyz on March 22, 2006
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Het Ginny , it seems the world is a small place, Is the guy you are dealing with a previous employee of Porton pets and aquatics, As it sounds like the Dave who happens to be scottish that I used to get my snakes from, All of them, If its him post me and I will be in touch soon, Thanks for the info and I have heard the same price quoted about Salisbury D.C I am in Tidworth!! Worst luck its Kennet and they aint even quoted a price yet! Please say hi to Dave 4 me and tell him I will be in touch Very soon with regards to obtaining a DWA, He knows I have been after one 4 ages, mail me back cheers, Kieron.
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by keyz on March 22, 2006
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Mark has he stopped selling venomoids yet! , He had a pair of neo-tropical rattlers about 1 and a half years ago, hope he has seen the light!keyz.
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by ginny on March 22, 2006
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Hi Keiron. As far as venomoids are concerned its the first i've heard of it and i certainly wouldnt accept one! Leave the venom glands where they are i say!! Will tell Dave you said hello and yes he is a scottsman , Mark.
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by keyz on March 22, 2006
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Cheers mate, let him know I will be in contact with him regards a male Dumerils, As I said small world hey, If im in Warminster I will pop in and see him where is he located? Any cahnce of seeing your collection if possible, cheers keyz.
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by ginny on March 23, 2006
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Yeah just give me a bell when your in town. Give Dave a call and he will be better at giving u directions . Mark
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