A man who starved his pet bearded dragon for months has been banned from keeping animals for a year.
Gary Ross, of Dufftown in Moray, failed to feed his pet lizard Coco or keep the animal warm. It was found in a badly emaciated state by welfare workers and after a vet inspection, was put to sleep.
The 35-year-old pleaded guilty at Elgin Sheriff Court on 21 December 2022 to causing the reptile unnecessary suffering through failing to provide an adequate diet and care, and was sentenced on March 16 at the same court.
