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Malaysia 2013 Exotic Pets

Traditionally, domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, birds and fishes are kept as pets.  Exotic pets are generally deemed as anything other than they typical domesticated animals .  in line with the changing times, more people are interested to keep exotic pets which come in a variety of shapes and size such as snakes, spiders, Sugar glider, pygmy hedgehog and green iguana.

The most obvious advantage of having an exotic pet is that they are unique and unusual.  There are also very interesting and able to entertain and interact to give a different sense of satisfaction.

Nevertheless, keeping an exotic animal as a pet requires some special needs, such as : special housing, live food, and special medical care.  In Malaysia, keeping exotic pets require special licenses or permits from relevant authorities :

1. First Schedule of the Act 716 ( Wildlife ),  and Appendix II of Act 686.
2. CITES Permit.

60sen • Green Iguana ( Iguana iguana )

The green iguana is among the largest lizard and most common reptile pet.  Native to Central and South America, active during the day, iguanas are primarily herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers and fruits.  They generally live near water and are excellent swimmers.  If threatened, they can leap from a branch to great heights.  Iguanas are a popular pet due to its calm disposition and bright skin colour.

80sen • African Pygmy Hedgehog  ( Atelerix albiventris x A. algirus )

The African pygmy hedgehog is a hybrid of the white-bellied hedgehog ( Atelerix albiventris ) and the Algerian hedgehog ( Atelerix algirus ).  Domesticated species prefer a warm climate ( above 22° ) and do not naturally hibernate.  In the wild, they eat a diet of mainly insects, but pet owners generally prefer a diet comprising mainly high protein low fat cat food.

RM1 • Sugar Glider ( Petaurus breviceps )

Sugar Gliders are tiny marsupials native to New Guinea and Australia.  They use their gliding membrane that extends from their front wrist to their rear ankles to move from place to place.  

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RM3 Miniature Sheet • Royal Phyton ( Phyton regius )

RM5 Miniature Sheet • Royal Phyton ( Phyton regius )

The Royal Phyton is a non-venomous phyton species found in Africa.  They are popular as pets because of their small size compare to other phytons, and their docile temperament.   The colour pattern is typically black or dark brown with light brown or gold sides and dorsal blotches.   They belly is a white or cream that may include scattered black markings.  

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Technical Details

Date of Issue : 5 February 2013 

Stamp

Stamp Value : 60sen, 80sen, RM1

Sheet Content : 20 Stamps

Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm

Miniature Sheet

Stamp Value : RM3.00 & RM5.00 (with Transparent Foil Printing)

Miniature Sheet size : 73 mm x 100 mm

Stamp size : 30 mm x 50 mm

Perforation: 14

Paper : SPM Watermark, Phosphor Coated

Printing Process : Litography

Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd

Stamp Designer : Reign Associates Sdn Bhd

First Day Cover : 50sen

Folder : RM 5.50