How To Get A Snake Permit In South Africa

Below is How To Get A Snake Permit In South Africa

When applying for the permit to keep wild animals in captivity, you would have to submit the following:

A fully completed signed and dated application form

The application form must have proof of payment of the administration fee and the legal origin of the animal. (If there is no proof of legal origin then a sworn affidavit can be submitted.)

The application with the supporting documents can be faxed to 021 659 3415

Application form

Application, License, and Permit Fees

The permit is valid for one to three years (depending on the number of animals in captivity).

No person may keep any wild animal(s) in captivity without a permit. Birds in captivity only need a permit if the bird species is classified as protected or endangered.

Do you need a permit to keep a snake in South Africa?

Keeping snakes is a popular hobby in South Africa.

Most provinces require permits to keep local snakes, except for KwaZulu-Natal where most snakes can be kept without a permit, even those caught in the wild. In other provinces, only captive-bred snakes may be kept as pets.

How do I get a venomous snake permit in South Africa?

To keep any wild or exotic animals, including reptiles, you must apply for a permit from your local Nature Conservation Department.

Each province is individually regulated.

According to Cape Nature Conservation, thousands of people have snakes and it is the most common permit issued by them.

How much does a tiger cost in South Africa?

A white lion cub bought on the black market could set you back R50 000, according to sources in the booming industry, while a Bengal tiger can cost R20 000.

What pets are illegal in South Africa?

71 of 1962, prohibits animal cruelty (Section 2(1)). ‘Animal’ is defined in the law as ‘any equine, bovine, sheep, goat, pig, fowl, ostrich, dog, cat or other domestic animal or bird or any wild animal, wild bird or reptile which is in captivity or under the control of man’.