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ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection and education on local venomous snakes

The eastern brown snake is a highly venomous species that ACT snake catchers are not allowed to keep for longer than 48 hours. (Supplied: Gavin Smith)

An ACT snake catcher has brought some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species.

The snakes were invited to the ACT Legislative Assembly by Labor MLA Marisa Paterson, who is moving a motion calling on the government to do more to protect snakes, educate the community and implement important changes to legislation around snake handling.

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