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flag Ireland has no laws regulating dangerous exotic pets, risking public safety and animal welfare, unlike Northern Ireland.

flag Reptile expert James Hennessy warns that Ireland lacks regulations for owning dangerous exotic pets, allowing venomous snakes and large reptiles to be kept without licenses, unlike Northern Ireland which requires permits and inspections. flag He highlights rescues from unsanitary, cramped homes, stressing that without oversight, there's no way to monitor animal welfare or prevent escapes, despite many animals being surrendered due to owners' lack of knowledge. flag The only Irish facility with anti-venom, his Kilkenny zoo, serves as a refuge for former pets, underscoring growing public safety and animal welfare risks.

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