I'm still waiting for my application for dispensation to keep geckoes to be processed.

Normally cases like this one are processed vary quickly and the animals killed quite swiftly.

My case has taken exeptionally long time by norwegian standards already.

Maybe the authorities are waiting for this to blow off and for the interest around my case to settle so they can quietly kill the animals..?

I'll keep you updated as things porgress.

The Norwegian herpetological association (NHF) held a meeting today.

We discussed new plan to try to legalise herptiles in Norway.

In the time to come we will contact as many herp organisations around the world to try to gather support.



When I was caught, I found myself alone against my government. I cried for help, the world heard my voice and gave me support.

In much the same manner NHF will contact one by one as many herp organisations as they can to get a written statement of support. As we gather more and more votes of support we hope that our government will eventually hear us and take us serious.

The herp ban only leads to bad things.

The animals often can't get propper veterinary care.

The government has no control over animals in the country.

The entusiasts keeping these animals are scared to get caught and consttantly look over their shoulder.

And the worst part yet, many hundreds of animals are confiscated and put to death every year.



I takled to one of the government officials that are working with this law today. I explained that I represented the entusiasts in Norway. I asked if we could apply for an amnesty, a short period during which enthusiasts could apply for dispensations without animals beeing confiscated and during which applications (if serious) actually were granted.

I informed that such an "amnesty" would be very beneficial for all parts as the government would gain much better control over the animals in the country and the animals would be able to recieve propper veterinary care when needed.

I was informed that such an "amnesty" would mean that the government would de-criminalise criminals and that she couldn't possibly understand why it would do that..

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