Submitted on Thursday 26th November 2020
Rejected on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Regulate the Trade of Chameleons
Chameleons are becoming a very popular pet. With googley eyes, colour-changing skin, and a tongue that can shoot out twice its body length, this is no surprise! However, studies show that almost 3 in 10 chameleons will die within their first year of being brought home. This is because chameleons are
one of the more difficult reptiles to keep in captivity, as even a small mistake in their care can result in them becoming very sick. According to IUCN's Red List, 36% of chameleons are threatened with extinction, with the main reason being habitat loss, followed by poaching for the global pet trade. We feel that regulations should be introduced to hopefully reduce chameleons dying prematurely in captivity, as the way it is now could be unsustainable for wild chameleon populations in the future.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that your're concerned about the welfare of chameleons kept as pets, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, for example by introducing licencing for chameleon breeders, along the lines of rules that already exist for cat and dog breeders.
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