What is a Class 1 reptile?
Class 1 License – Easy-to-keep species All of these species have been assessed by herpetologists as species that are readily maintained in captivity by keepers with a basic knowledge of reptile care. A Class 1 Licence must be granted by the DEC prior to obtaining any reptiles.
What are Class 1 animals in Australia?
Class 1 species are animals that are considered:
- easy to keep.
- established in the captive-bred market.
- not to pose a public safety risk in the event of an escape, and.
- to have minimal impact to wild populations from illegal take activities.
What is a Class 3 animal?
A wild animal possession permit is required for Class I animals (eastern cottontail rabbit, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, southern flying squirrel) Class II animals (beaver, coyote, gray fox, red fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, skunk, weasel) and Class III animals: wolves (purebred), bears, wild cats (excluding …
Do you need a Licence for a turtle in Qld?
Any person wishing to keep reptiles (snakes, lizards or turtles) are by law, required to hold a Recreational Wildlife Licence. Licences are issued through Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP).
Do you need a Licence for a children’s python?
Legislation and licensing Currently, members of the general public can keep Children’s Pythons in NSW, Qld, SA, ACT, Vic and NT (but not Tas or WA). All states have different licensing laws and requirements. It is best to contact the National Parks and Wildlife service in your state to find out what you must do.
What reptiles can I keep in NSW?
1. Which species of reptiles can I own? You can keep some native dragons, geckos, lizards, snakes and turtles as pets. However, under NSW law, you may only own native reptiles bred in captivity which have been bought from a licenced breeder or dealer.
Can you own a turtle in Queensland?
All reptile and amphibiban species introduced to Queensland are prohibited pets. Reptiles include snakes, lizards and turtles, including: Some native reptiles and birds may be kept under a permit issued by DES.
What is a Class 2 animal?
Category II animal species examples: food and fiber animal species (cow, pig, sheep, goat, honey bees, turtles raised for food, all ruminant), horse (mule, ass, pony, zebra), all bird species and poultry, farm-raised aquatic animal species, livestock species (bison, captive cervid, llama, alpaca, antelope, other hoofed …
What pets can I have in Qld?
Cats, dogs and other common pets There are no restrictions on cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rats, mice and axolotl (walking fish).
What is the smallest python?
Pygmy Python
The Pygmy Python is the world’s smallest python.
Do you need a licence for a blue tongue lizard in NSW?
Native reptiles are protected by law so if you want to keep a native reptile as a pet you’ll need a biodiversity conservation licence granted under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (National Parks and Wildlife Service).
How much is a NSW reptile licence?
How much does a licence cost? Licences cost $50 for one reptile and last for five years. If you would like to own more than one reptile, licences costs $63 per class for two years and $143 per class for years. If you are a pensioner, you can receive a discount.
What exotic pets are legal in Queensland?
Keeping exotic animals as pets in Queensland
- American corn snakes.
- anoles – all types.
- boa constrictors.
- ball pythons.
- chameleons.
- dingoes.
- feral pigs.
- ferrets.
What exotic pets can you have in Qld?
Why is it illegal to own a rabbit in Queensland?
Why are pet rabbits illegal in Queensland? Rabbits are Australia’s most destructive agricultural and environmental introduced animal pest, costing up to $1 billion annually. Escaped or released pet rabbits have the potential to form new wild populations within the rabbit-free area.
