Qld Licence Scope?

[ScottBec]

Okay guys, here's a bit of a tricky question...

We're in Rockhampton, Qld and currently have a Coastal, that is great...

The questions comes in now that we are looking into expanding our collection...

I can't find a list or even guidelines from the Qld EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) as to what species or numbers of reptiles we can keep on the standard Wildlife Recreational licence...

So if any one can shed some light, it would be greatly appreciated...

(a non-herper suggested an American Corn Snake - but I'm not going there. I DID find that they are a Level 2 Pest in Aust. and can get us find something like $60'000.... so not them!!)

Thanks for the site - It's great.

Bec (and Scott)

 

[Dicco]

hey mate, there is no limit to the number of animals you can keep, and you can keep any native reptile on your recreational licence with the exception of rare and endangered animals, venomous snakes, crocs & sea turtles.

 

[ScottBec]

thanks for that....

Suggestions: ?

Scott wants a Jungle or two (this seasons hatchies)

 

[craig.a.c]

Hey Scott & Bec.

I would suggest a stimmie, or go for another coastal. Stimmies are very easy to care for and don't take up to much room.

Welcome to the site.
Craig.

 

[shellshock]

i hav the same prob moving from syd to cairns with a diamond python

 

[Jungle_Freak]

Hey Dicco ,
ill be getting a pair of womas soon ,
my rec licence says im licensed to have 2 restricted reptiles , are womas classed as restricted ?
what do i do if want to add a pair of greens to my collection in the future ?,
thanks ,
Roger

 

[Dicco]

Hey mate, yes, Womas are restricted, they are Endangered in QLD. If you'd like to keep more than two restricted animals then apply for a Specialist Licence, if you have no intention of keeping elapids then you can upgrade it for non venomous animals only I believe, give EPA a call.

 

[steve6610]

hi jungle_freak,
just a point about womas, a friend has an adult pair and can't breed them as you can only have 2 restricted reptiles, she tried to get her restricted licence but was turned down, she has been keeping reptiles for 6 years and this is her second year of breeding and she still can't get her licence to breed her womas, she is thinking about selling them as she didn't know when she bought them that she wasn't allowed to breed them, i also know somebody else who has the same trouble, he has 2 pairs and had to have his wife get her licence so they could keep them, but still can't breed them either, so just look into the restricted licence before you buy them if you are planing on getting them for breeding, it's not easy to get a licence for breeding womas up this way,

cheers,
steve......

 

[Jungle_Freak]

Thanks Dicco ,
i need to ring the EPA ,
CHEERS
Roger