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To encourage the protection of wild populations of amphibians from illegal take and introduction of disease and genetic contamination.Ī person in charge of amphibians has a legal obligation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 to ensure that each individual animal receives appropriate care to remain in a healthy condition.Īnimal welfare considerations are becoming increasingly important in the keeping of animals.To provide minimum standards of care for keeping of amphibians in captivity.This has been done with the assistance of the Melbourne Zoo (Herpetofauna Department), the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) (Biodiversity and Natural Resources Division), the Amphibian Research Centre, the Australian Veterinary Association and The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals.

Do pet frogs hibernate code#

This Code of Practice outlines the welfare needs of amphibians kept in aquaria. Please refer to the Regulations for up-to-date private wildlife licence requirements (including which species can be kept under particular licences). Please note: the Wildlife Regulations 2013 take precedence over this Code of Practice.

Its purpose is to provide minimum standards of care for the keeping of amphibians in captivity and to encourage the protection of wild populations from illegal take and introduction of disease and genetic contamination. The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Amphibians in Captivity outlines the welfare needs of amphibians kept in aquaria. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (POCTA) Act Mandatory reporting of animal fate data by shelters and poundsĬode of Practice for the Breeding of Animals with Heritable Defects that Cause DiseaseĬode of Practice for the Housing of Caged BirdsĬode of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - Private Keeping of ReptilesĬode of Practice for the Welfare of Amphibians in Captivity Reforming Victoria's animal care and protection lawsĬode of Practice for the Private Keeping of CatsĬode of Practice for the Private Keeping of DogsĬode of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses (2014)Ĭode of Practice for the Operation of Boarding EstablishmentsĬode of Practice for the Operation of Dog Training EstablishmentsĬode of Practice for the Operation of Pet ShopsĬode of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds