Cape Town woman fined R250 000 over illegal keeping of 145 reptiles

Getaway Magazine | 28.10.2026 07:00
A Cape Town woman has been fined R250 000 after being convicted of illegally acquiring and keeping 145 reptiles, including snakes, geckos and lizards, in a case that highlights the risks of unlawful wildlife trade in the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports.