Advertising Reptiles

[Notorious_Guf]

Hi all

I came across an advertisment for some Turtles on PetLink and the person who is selling these put at the end of his description, No License Required. Obviously its illegal to sell reptiles to people without a license in NSW, but how illegal is it to advertise it in this manner?

This is the page

http://www.petlink.com.au/Classifieds/sale/925187.html

[vinspa]

He is only a young boy and he is a member of this site.

[Notorious_Guf]

Perhaps, but what is the Legality of it? What would be the outcome if I were to advertise in the same manner?

[bundy_zigg]

dont you need a licence to own turtles in NSW?

[Helikaon]

if you do indeed need a license to own them in nsw then yes it is illegal. will he get in trouble for advertising as such, probably not. i just feel sorry for the unknowing person that purchases them and then has to deal with the government about getting them on license

[Notorious_Guf]

Thank you, that's what I thought, you definitely need a License in NSW.

[vinspa]

yes we need a licence for turtles in nsw.
I have emailed him to let him know that he does infact need a licence for the turtles.
But for all we know the person he purchased them off has told him that he doesnt need a licence.
And I know for a fact he does have a licence and that he hasnt been keeping reptiles for that long.

[Notorious_Guf]

Thats a possibility, I was curious too know for sure. No doubt you come across people who have Reptiles without licenses and are unaware they need them, I know I have met a few, most cases either a friend has given it to them or they have been misinformed. This isn't a beat up session.

[Jaydens-Pythons]

Hi all,

I am the person that is selling the turtles on petlink.
I have done the wrong thing because I got given the turtles without a license number.
I do have a reptile license but dont know how to put them on with license number and details.
I am terribly sorry for the complications I have caused.

Thanks Jayden

[Jaydens-Pythons]

The people I purchesed the reptiles off have other reptiles and a reptile license number.
They told told me I did not need a license for them.

[hilly]

Good on you mate for standing up and admitting you made a mistake, it would have been much easier for you to pretend you hadnt seen this thread and continue on your merry way. That shows excellent character and shame on the people who lied to you about whether or not you did need a license.

[Hix]

Jayden,

First thing tomorrow, call DECC Wildlife Licensing and tell them what happened.



Hix

[colt08]

did the right thing hope people sold it to you get what they desrve

[bundy_zigg]

good on you for admitting your mistake

[Notorious_Guf]

Good on you mate, no need to be sorry, it's not your fault you were given the wrong information.