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Published: Friday, 25 August 2017 12:01
Almost one hundred native reptiles, including a highly venomous death adder snake, have been intercepted in the Goldfields before they could be sold illegally. Wildlife officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) seized six parcels that contained 94 reptiles in Kalgoorlie last week. The reptiles could attract up to $150,000 on the black market. Wildlife officer Matt Swan said 21 different reptile species were recovered from the failed smuggling operation. “These included barking geckos, Stimson’s pythons and bobtail lizards, as well as venomous species such as the mulga snake and whip snake,” Mr Swan said. “The reptiles have come from locations across WA, including the Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Midwest and Pilbara. “Posting animals in packages is not only illegal but cruel and inhumane.”…