All reptile species are protected under UK and European Union (“EU”) laws.
Rare reptiles are listed under:
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended)
- The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010
Under these legislations smooth snakes and sand lizards are protected from:
- Capturing, killing, injuring and disturbing;
- Taking or destroying eggs;
- Damaging or destroying breeding/resting places;
- Obstructing access to resting places; and
- Possessing, advertising for sale, selling or transporting for sale, live or dead (part or derivative).
Widespread reptiles are listed under:
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended)
Under this legislation they are protected from:
- Killing and injuring; and
- Advertising for sale, selling or transporting for sale, live or dead (part or derivative).
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