This decision publishes a list of certain wild animal species that are natural enemies of rats, prohibiting the exploitation from nature of species listed in the catalog. Notably, only the Burmese python and the reticulated python are permitted to be bred in captivity.
Scope of application
Wildlife management agencies, businesses dealing in live animals and products derived from wild animal species, and individuals involved in the exploitation or breeding of wild animal species.
Key points
- The snake species (Banded krait, Common water snake, Water buffalo snake, Common cobra, Red-necked spitting cobra) and birds (White-bellied sea eagle, Crested serpent eagle, Brown hawk owl, Grey diurnal eagle owl, Grey heron, Leopard cat, Golden cat, Marbled cat, Asian palm civet) are included in the catalog.
- Exploitation from nature of wild animal species named in the catalog is strictly prohibited, and violations will be dealt with according to current laws.
- The Burmese python and the reticulated python are permitted to be bred in captivity, but must have confirmation of the breeding facility and certification of origin verification for captive breeding from the provincial Forest Protection Agency.
- Wild animal species listed in the catalog are threatened by overhunting, illegal export, shrinking habitats, and consuming poisoned rats.
- This decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps protect natural enemies of rats, reducing the risk of crop damage.
- Negative impact: Imposes burdens on businesses dealing in live animals and products derived from wild animal species, requiring strict compliance with regulations for captive breeding.
- Restricts citizens' rights to exploit wild animal species from nature.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which species are allowed to be bred in captivity?
Only the Burmese python and the reticulated python are permitted to be bred in captivity, but must comply with regulations regarding confirmation of the breeding facility and certification of origin verification for captive breeding.
How will violations of the prohibition on exploitation from nature be handled?
Violations will be dealt with according to current laws, specifics not detailed in this document.
What threats do the wild animal species listed in the catalog face?
They are all threatened by overhunting, illegal export, shrinking habitats, and consuming poisoned rats.
When does this decision come into effect?
This decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.
How do the snake species in the catalog prey on rats?
The Banded krait, Common water snake, Water buffalo snake, and Common cobra are all considered to consume many rats.
Full text
DECISION OF THE MINISTER
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Regarding the publication of a list of certain wild animal species that are natural predators of rats
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 73/CP dated November 1, 1995, stipulating the functions, tasks, authorities, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Directive No. 09/1998/CT-TTg dated February 18, 1998 of the Prime Minister on urgent measures to eradicate rats and protect crops;
Based on Circular No. 05/1998/TT-BNN-BVTV dated May 6, 1998 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development guiding the implementation of Directive No. 09/1998/CT-TTg dated February 18, 1998 of the Prime Minister;
At the proposal of the Director of the Forest Protection Department
DECISION:
Article 1. Now hereby promulgates with this Decision the "List of Certain Wild Animal Species that are Natural Predators of Rats".
Article 2. Strictly prohibit the exploitation from nature of wild animals listed in this list; all violations will be dealt with according to current laws.
As for the two species of Python molurus (land python) and Python reticulatus (flower python or nưa), which can be bred, reproduced, and raised legally in breeding farms, they are permitted to be traded and used alive and their products. The trade of live animals and products of these wild animals must have confirmation from the breeding farm and certification of origin verification for each specific consignment issued by the provincial Forest Protection Agency in accordance with current laws. Python and the monocled cobra (Naja naja) are wildlife species that may be bred, propagated, and reproduced at legally permitted breeding farms and are therefore allowed to be traded and utilized in their live form and products. The trade of live animals and wildlife products from breeding farms must be confirmed by the breeding farm and accompanied by specific batch origin breeding and reproduction inspection certificates issued by the provincial Forest Protection Agency in accordance with current laws. and the monocled cobra (Naja naja) are wild animal species that may be bred, propagated, and reproduced at legally permitted breeding farms, which are allowed to trade and utilize live animals and their products. The trading of live animals and wild animal products from breeding must be confirmed by the breeding farm and accompanied by a specific origin inspection certificate for each consignment issued by the provincial Forest Protection Agency in accordance with current laws.Naja naja) là những loài động vật hoang dã có thể gây nuôi, nhân giống, sinh sản tại trại nuôi hợp pháp thì được phép kinh doanh sử dụng con sống và các sản phẩm của chúng. Việc kinh doanh con sống và các sản phẩm động vật hoang dã nuôi phải có xác nhận trại nuôi và chứng nhận kiểm tra nguồn gốc gây nuôi sinh sản từng lô hàng cụ thể của Cơ quan Kiểm lâm cấp tỉnh theo quy định của pháp luật hiện hành
Article 3. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.
Article 4. The Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Institutes under the Ministry, Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chiefs of Provincial Forest Protection Agencies, and individuals and organizations related to this matter are responsible for implementing this decision./.
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DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Dang
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LIST OF CERTAIN WILD ANIMAL SPECIES THAT ARE NATURAL PREDATORS OF RATS
(Annexed to Decision No. 140/2000/BNN-KL dated December 21, 2000)
Note: +++ : Main food is rats
++ : Eat many rats
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No. |
COMMON NAME |
SCIENTIFIC NAME |
DISTRIBUTION AREA |
LEVEL OF RAT CONSUMPTION |
CAPABILITY OF BREEDING AND REPRODUCTION IN CURRENT FARMS |
OUTSIDE NATURAL THREATS |
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I. SNAKES |
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1 |
Rat snake Other names: Mouse snake / Horse tiger / Dragon snake / Shell mouth / (Reptile class) |
Elaphe radiata |
Throughout Vietnam, rural plains, midlands, mountainous areas |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Overhunted (food). Die from eating poisoned rats |
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2 |
Common water snake Other names: Lai snake (Reptile class) |
Ptyas korros |
Throughout Vietnam, abundant in plains and midlands |
++ |
Primary market: |
Overhunted for meat and medicinal wine, illegally exported across borders |
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3 |
Bull snake Other names: Water buffalo tiger / Mouse tiger / Héo tiger / (Reptile class) |
Ptyas mucosus |
Throughout Vietnam, abundant in plains and midlands |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Overhunted for meat and medicinal wine, illegally exported across borders, die from eating poisoned rats |
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4 |
Common cobra Other names: Fat tiger / Fat mang / (Reptile class) |
Naja naja (Poisonous snake) |
Throughout Vietnam, from mountains to plains |
++ |
Very good, traditional profession in many regions, promising economic direction |
Overhunted for food and medicine, illegally exported across borders |
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5 |
Red-necked keelback Other names: Mai gầm / Black and yellow snake (Reptile class) |
Bungarus fasciatus (Poisonous snake) |
Throughout Vietnam, wet plains |
++ |
Capable of breeding and reproduction |
Overhunted for meat and medicinal wine, illegally exported across borders |
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6 |
Genus of Green snakes (Reptile class) |
Trimeresurus (Very poisonous) |
Throughout Vietnam, dry midlands to humid plains with shrubs |
++ |
Primary market: |
Rarely hunted |
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7 |
Land python Other names: Mottled python / Netted python / (Reptile class) |
Python molurus |
Throughout Vietnam but mainly in Central and Southern regions |
++ |
Traditional profession, very developed in the South, clear economic direction |
Overhunted in the wild. Habitat reduction |
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8 |
Flower python Other names: Nưa / Brocade python / (Reptile class) |
Python reticulatus |
From central region southward, very suitable in the South |
++ |
Traditional profession, very developed in the South, clear economic direction |
Overhunted in the wild. Habitat reduction |
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II. BIRDS |
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9 |
White barn owl (Pig owl) (Owl family) |
Tyto alba |
Throughout cities and towns nationwide |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Rarely hunted, may die from eating poisoned rats |
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10 |
Spotted barn owl (Brown-backed pig owl) (Owl family) |
Tyto capensis |
Throughout midlands nationwide |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Rarely hunted, may die from eating poisoned rats |
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11 |
Scops owl (Owl family) |
Otus bakkamoena |
Throughout the country |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Driven away due to superstition, may die from eating poisoned rats |
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12 |
Several species of eagle owl (Dù dì) (Owl family) |
Ketupa |
Mountain and midland regions throughout the country |
++ |
Primary market: |
Rarely hunted Reduction of large forest areas |
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13 |
Brown hawk owl (Owl family) |
Ninox scutulata |
Widely distributed throughout the country. Mainly plains and midlands |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Rarely hunted, may die from eating poisoned rats |
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14 |
Several species Kite, Harrier (Falcon family) |
Falconidae family |
Throughout Vietnam, more common in plains and midlands during winter |
++ |
Primary market: |
Occasionally hunted, trapped |
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15 |
Grey heron (Stork family) |
Ardea cinerea |
Many individuals migrate to Vietnam during winter, common in plains |
++ |
Primary market: |
Always threatened by hunting Reduced feeding area |
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16 |
Leopard cat (Three species) (Carnivore family) |
1. Felis bengalensis 2. Felis viverina 3. Felis marmorata |
Midland and mountain regions, throughout Vietnam |
+++ |
Primary market: |
Hunted, trapped, habitat reduced |
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17 |
Golden-striped weasel (Carnivore family) |
Mustela kathiah |
Widely distributed throughout Vietnam, everywhere |
++ |
Primary market: |
Overhunted for illegal export and as a specialty |
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18 |
Stripe-backed weasel (Carnivore family) |
Mustela strigidosa |
Throughout the country, more common in Central and Southern regions |
++ |
Primary market: |
Overhunted for illegal export and as a specialty |
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19 |
Civet (Carnivore family) |
Viverricula indica |
Throughout the country, more common in midlands |
++ |
Promising |
Overhunted for illegal export and as a specialty Reduced habitat |
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