Reptile keeping in WA

[DavieB]

Hi I'm looking at moving to WA in the next few months, I currently keep a green iguana, I know i cant bring her with me but I would like to know the rules and regs on reptile keeping over there. I am interested in arboreal monitor species. I get the feeling rep keeping is not easy over there due to legislation.

 

[Megzz]

You're right, its not 'easy' compared to most other states, we have some pretty strict regulations. Also there is a very limited number of reptiles we can keep compared to over east. Have a look at this site for info How to make an application - Department of Environment and Conservation

 

[MesseNoire]

No exotics mate
Simply, If it doesn't naturally occur here you can't have it

 

[Wally]

PM sent DavieB.

 

[DavieB]

Thanks for the fast replies. Problem is I don't know what monitors are natural to WA. I'm not to hot on the scientific names

 

[Megzz]

If you look at the 'Approved Reptile Keeping List' on the link I gave you it has their common names as well as scientific.

 

[Bluetongue1]

The arboreal monitors you can keep are the Stripe –tailed Pygmy Monitor (V. caudolineatus) and the Black-Tailed Monitor (V. tristis tristis). Not arboreal but rock dwelling and climbing, you can also keep the Ridge –tailed Monitor (V. acanthurus).

Blue

 

[grannieannie]

If you contact the Western Australian Herpetological Society, they'll tell you all you need to know too....you can google them.

 

[Firedrake]

No exotics mate
Simply, If it doesn't naturally occur here you can't have it

And even if it does there's a chance you still can't have it!

 

[Matt-to-the-K]

And even if it does there's a chance you still can't have it!

Hahah yeah we dont have it as good as other states

 

[Firedrake]

Hopefully it'll change before we all get too old haha I'd love to have a keeping list as long as NSW or QLD

 

[AndrewHenderson]

Where in WA are you moving too?

 

[DavieB]

Trying to get to Perth if possible.

 

[RickLeekong]

keeping reptiles in perth...........LOL

 

[Snowman]

Monitors are on Cat 4 license. You need to have a cat 3 animal on license for one year before you can get a Cat 4. Some people can go straight to Cat 4 if they can prove they have experience.

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/groups/reptile-keepers-w-34/

 

[Justdragons]

Adelaide is much like a smaller version of perth, still quite green and relaxed but you can have lots more reptiles and is a chill place... they dont call it sa great for no reason... lol


cummon someone, bite...

 

[Snowman]

Yawn.. And swap the Kimberley's, Pilbara, The South West for church's??? No thanks

 

[stencorp69]

Yawn.. And swap the Kimberley's, Pilbara, The South West for church's??? No thanks

Actually snowman i'd swap those for GTP, RSP, DP, RBB, WP, JP, Turtles, etc etc etc etc

 

[Snowman]

Lol I was thinking location not animals.

 

[DavieB]

Me and the Mrs are set on perth, more opportunities there for my trade. Its there or Queensland, I fancy Perth more. Pom headed Perths way soon lol.

Gutted to be leaving my big girl behind though. She's only 2