A SWINDON court has ordered that a Westbury woman who ill-treated a pet bearded dragon should be arrested.
Sophia Morton, 23, of Sandalwood Road, is charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, a female bearded dragon called Ellie/Harper.
She was charged that on or before August 13 she failed to provide a suitable living environment and a suitable diet, which contributed to its metabolic bone disease.
She failed to attend the Swindon court on Tuesday, March 3 and the case was proved in her absence.
Magistrates issued an arrest warrant without bail.
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