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Second Draft <br /> Typed 4-20-83 <br /> APPENDIX A (CONTINUED) <br /> (5) Separation of Animals. Same as for Tigers and Hybrids Thereof <br /> except the sides of adjacent enclosures shall be constructed <br /> of solid steel bars at least three-fourth (3/4) inches in <br /> diameter and anchored in the ground in at least thirty (30) <br /> inches of concrete. <br /> (6) Other Requirements. Same as for Tigers and Hybrids Thereof <br /> except the requirement for claw logs and shelves. <br /> e. Reptiles - Crushing. Animals in this category shall be housed <br /> within a primary enclosure constructed in accordance with the <br /> following standards: <br /> (1) Minimum Enclosure Area. A primary enclosure for animals in <br /> this category shall contain a minimum of six (6) cubic feet <br /> per reptile, provided, however, the enclosure shall, in any <br /> event, be of sufficient size to accommodate the animal and <br /> allow for normal growth. <br /> (2) Humber of Animals Permitted. Same as for Bears and Hybrids <br /> Thereof. <br /> (3) Construction Standards. The primary enclosure may be con- <br /> structed of wood, metal, glass or fencing material or any <br /> combination thereof sufficient to restrain and confine the <br /> reptile(s). Where solid wood, metal and/or glass enclosures <br /> are provided, holes shall be provided in the sides for venti- <br /> lation but shall be small enough to prevent the escape of the <br /> animal. Where fencing material is used, the spacing between <br /> strands of wire shall be small enough to prevent the escape <br /> of the animal. All enclosures must be of such construction <br /> as to totally enclose the reptile(s) and prevent the animal <br /> from opening the enclosure from within. <br /> (4) Safety Doors Required. At least one (l) side of the enclosure <br /> must have a window of glass or fencing through which the <br /> owner or permittee may see the location of the animal before <br /> opening the enclosure. In lieu of a window, one (1) or more <br /> sides of the enclosure may be constructed of glass or fencing <br /> to allow viewing of the animal. All doors and entrances to <br /> the enclosure must be padlocked to contain the reptile and <br /> voliammosiammil <br />