Reptile Permits – Important Information

Reptile ownership, sale, and transport within Australia are regulated under state and territory wildlife legislation. Permit and licensing requirements vary between jurisdictions and may depend on the species, licence category, and keeper experience.
It is a condition of purchase that the purchaser holds a valid and current reptile permit or licence issued by the relevant state or territory authority prior to purchase and prior to freight being arranged.

We do not provide legal advice and do not apply for permits on behalf of customers. Failure to obtain or maintain the required permits may result in order cancellation, shipment delays, forfeiture of animals, or penalties imposed by regulatory authorities. Any costs or losses arising from non-compliance remain the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

State & Territory Reptile Permit Requirements

New South Wales (NSW)

A Native Animal Keeper Licence is required to keep reptiles in NSW. Licence categories are based on species classification.
🔗https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-permits/wildlife-licences/native-animals-as-pets/reptile-keeper-licences

Victoria (VIC)

A Wildlife Licence is required for reptile keeping. Licence type depends on experience level and species.
🔗https://www.vic.gov.au/private-wildlife-licences

Queensland (QLD)

A Recreational Wildlife Licence (RWL) is required. Species are grouped into licence classes with varying conditions.
🔗https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/wildlife-permits/recreational-licence

South Australia (SA)

A Basic, Specialist, or Advanced Keeper Permit is required depending on species.
🔗 https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/licences-and-permits/wildlife-permits

Western Australia (WA)

A Reptile Keeper's Licence is required. Species are regulated under scheduled classifications.
🔗 https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/licensing-and-permits/wildlife-licensing

Tasmania (TAS)

A Wildlife Keeping Permit is required. Species availability is restricted.
🔗 https://www.service.tas.gov.au/services/environment-and-plants-and-animals/wildlife-permits

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Reptile keeping is strictly regulated. Only approved species may be kept under licence.
🔗 https://www.environment.act.gov.au/licences-permits/wildlife-licences

Northern Territory (NT)

A Permit to Keep Protected Wildlife is required for reptiles.
🔗 https://nt.gov.au/environment/animals/wildlife-permits

Compliance Acknowledgement

By purchasing from us, the purchaser acknowledges and agrees that:

• They hold all required permits and licences applicable to their state or territory

• Permits remain valid at the time of purchase and shipment

• They accept full responsibility for compliance with all relevant wildlife legislation

Proof of permit may be requested prior to dispatch.