How do i go by obtaining an exotic reptile license in australia?

Question

How do i go by obtaining an exotic reptile license in australia?

Answer 1

it depends where you live in australia and what exactly you want. but you should take to the local biology centers or if thats not accesible speak to the government.

Answer 2

it depends.if you are after australian reptiles contact your local parks and wildlife if you want reptiles from overseas then you should ask them

Answer 3

It would be near, if not impossible for a private keeper to meet the requirements and gain an exotic reptile license.

They are meant for zoo's, researchers and public demonstrators, I don't know of any private individual holding one, the requirements are just too strict - one of the major ones being quarantine to ensure the animals are healthy and not introducing more cases of IBD or OPMV etc.

However you will be able to get a recreational reptile license, depending which state your in they have slightly varying laws. Please see the following websites for more information.

QLD -

http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/ecoaccess/plan...

NSW -

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/wildli...

VIC -

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenpa.nsf...

NT -

http://www.nt.gov.au/

SA -

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/animalw...

WA -

http://www.naturebase.net/content/view/8...

ACT -

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/live/environm...

Hope this helps!