OR Tambo Reptiles to go Home

Published: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:01:00 +0000 Source: Reptile Related News Article from iAfrica.com Surviving reptiles from Madagascar that were found in three crates at OR Tambo airport in March, will be released back into the wild on the island, the NSPCA said on Tuesday. National Inspector Alistair Sinclair said the NSPCA, Johannesburg Zoo and the Madagascar Embassy had met to plan the release of about 450 reptiles . The animals were still being tested for diseases, in order not to endanger the island’s indigenous fauna and flora. Once all arrangements were made, the reptiles would be transported back to the island under supervision of a Joburg Zoo veterinarian and a NSPCA representative, said Sinclair. He hoped the transport would take place within a month. " The care for the animals costs us about R5000 a week. It is straining our funds ," he said, adding that " every lizard is our responsibility ". Charges against the owners of...