Can you keep a Gila Monster in Aus?

[JustinV]

Just wondering if you can, and if so under what licence?

 

[ginji]

Not native, only a zoo can keep one.

 

[JustinV]

Not native, only a zoo can keep one.

Cool, I thought that was the case. Thanks mate.

 

[Nephrurus]

The closest we have is the goldfields shingleback/bobtail lizard. In Europe they'd probably fetch a higher price than Gila Monster.

 

[Snowman]

Yes we have one in Canberra. Only we call it a Gillard Monster.....

 

[treeofgreen]

yes we have one in canberra. Only we call it a gillard monster.....

bam

 

[Umbral]

Yes we have one in Canberra. Only we call it a Gillard Monster.....

It's preferred meal is a Tony Rabbit from what I hear lol.