A person who saved his pets in a grimy and fly-infested property has been banned from proudly owning ferrets and snakes for 5 years.
William Scott, 61, discovered himself within the dock following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA.
The animal welfare charity stated it was alerted to the rotten situations at Scott’s home in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, in August 2022.
An environmental well being officer reported a “robust disagreeable scent” emanating from the property and a “massive build-up of flies” across the door of the home.
A hutch in a communal backyard was discovered to be in shabby situation, with the officer reporting {that a} ferret inside was “shaking”.
The Scottish SPCA attended the identical day and located the pet in “poor physique situation”.
An inspector from the charity stated: “Two water bottles have been current however each have been empty. A meals bowl with old, congealed, soggy meals was current, however was clearly not match for consumption.”
The ferret was instantly taken to a vet and was discovered to be emaciated and intensely dehydrated.
The animal remained in veterinary look after 48 hours, the place it acquired fluids and rehydration remedy, earlier than being moved right into a Scottish SPCA centre to get better.
A snake was recovered from a grimy vivarium. Pic: Scottish SPCA
The situations inside Scott’s home have been additionally a trigger for “quick concern”.
The Scottish SPCA inspector stated: “There was a big build-up of garbage, home goods, and filth and dirt all through.
“There was an apparent robust disagreeable scent, and flies swarmed all through the property.”
Four polecat-type ferrets have been recovered from the lounge together with a feminine dwarf Hog Island boa constrictor-type snake.
The inspector stated: “There was plenty of shedded pores and skin, and a big quantity of faeces and urine.
“There was no water current and the snake herself appeared torpid and lean in physique situation.”
The snake acquired a course of antibiotics and was transported to a Scottish SPCA centre for additional care.
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At Hamilton Sheriff Court final month, Scott was convicted of inflicting his pets pointless struggling by failing to supply a suitably secure and clear surroundings for them to stay.
As nicely as being banned from retaining ferrets and snakes for 5 years, he was additionally fined £400 and ordered to pay a £20 sufferer surcharge.
