I am sorry to be the bearer of this news! As a company, we don`t mind moving other animals, including snakes – we`ve moved several, including Oz, Inca and Jazz – so let us know if you decide to travel with them to a more welcoming country and we can discuss your options with you. Feeding your reptile should be considered before buying your pet or equipment. Are you willing to feed live crickets to a lizard or thaw frozen mice or rats to feed a snake? It is important that you can take care of all the needs of your animals in captivity. Snakes, he says, are good for people who travel a lot. Be aware, however, that you won`t have an emotional connection with a pet snake – they won`t have much interest in you. In South Australia, the Department of Environment and Water regulates the ownership of native animals, including reptiles. You will need a permit if you want to keep a native animal in captivity. The licensing system is designed to protect native animals from illegal acquisition and sale in captivity. To learn more, click here. No.

It is illegal to take a reptile out of the wild as it can lead to local extinction. It is also illegal to release a reptile into the wild, as your pet can starve to death or disrupt the local ecosystem. Adam Firstenberg, owner of the Perth Reptile Company, says the hobby of snake ownership seems to be gaining momentum, as people enjoy these undemanding creatures rather than fear them. All native reptiles are protected. It is illegal to keep exotic (non-Australian) reptiles in captivity. They must be purchased from a licensed owner or supplier and cannot be taken from the wild. To keep a reptile as a private zookeeper, you must obtain a license from the state or territory wildlife authority. Pets do not need to be fluffy or hairy. Many people prefer scaly best friends instead. But reptiles need very special care and most importantly, you need to have a license before bringing one home. Read on to learn more about the legal implications of owning a reptile. You must purchase your reptile from an authorized breeder or dealer.

You must also keep a record of your purchase, including the date and location, so that you can prove that it was made legally. An up-to-date list of licensed pet shops in New South Wales can be found here. There is a growing movement of snake owners in Western Australia who enjoy these easy-to-care reptiles, and many are families with children. You can keep native dragons, geckos, lizards, snakes, and turtles as pets. However, under New South Wales law, you can only own native reptiles that have been bred in captivity and purchased from an authorized breeder or dealer. This helps protect Australia`s reptile species and their ecosystems and protects you and your pet. You can find a complete list of native companion reptiles by clicking here. Properly groomed, snakes can not only be light pets, but many also have a gentle temperament and feel more comfortable touching and holding than some breeds of cats and dogs. If you`re considering owning a reptile, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to make sure you check all the proper legal boxes.

First, owning a non-native reptile is illegal, so you can cross this Burmese python off your list. Owning native reptiles is the only way to legally possess a reptile in Australia, but it is regulated. Yes. Under the terms of the license, you must comply with the Code of Conduct for Private Custody of Reptiles, which you can find by clicking here. If you have a snake, you must follow the hygiene protocol for disease control in captive snakes, which you can find by clicking here. These documents contain standards for heating, lighting, and cage furniture for your reptile. If an owner can prove that they have cared for a snake for 12 months without incident or escape, they can move on to the next category. I`m moving to Australia. Can I take my pet snake with me? The cost of buying a python is just the beginning of the cost to pay – the “fanciest” of which are suitable specialized accommodations for the reptile. Providing food requires planning and can be expensive.

The owner must either maintain a breeding colony of rodents or purchase frozen animals from a commercial source. In the interest of the family`s continued acceptance of having a snake in the house, a separate special freezer for storing rats and mice should be purchased.