Japan to require microchips for 'dangerous' animals
Yahoo! News, Thu, Oct 13, 2005 6:10pm....owners of potentially dangerous animals, such as crocodiles and pythons, to have microchips implanted in their pets in case the animals get loose...The move follows a recent wave of incidents around the nation in which animals such as pythons, crocodiles and giant salamanders have been found wandering loose, frequently on the streets of densely populated cities...more...
Also refer to Dimwit's thread: Reptiles (and Amphibians) on the loose!
