Licences to keep reptiles & amphibians as pets in WA
In Western Australia, a licence is required to keep reptiles, amphibians and some species of birds as pets. For more information on the licence requirements, see the Fact sheet -Aviculture and Herpetofauna
Effective December 2018 new licensing was implemented with animals now categorized into Category A, B, C (Standard & Advanced). Species of fauna that can be kept, and under what category licence (Standard or Advanced), are listed in the Pet keeping and dealing list
Licences are required to 'Deal' in reptiles, amphibians and birds for the pet industry. Perth Reptile Company (Adam Firstenberg) is a licensed herpetofauna Dealer and can assist you with this process.
Below you will find links to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions license guidelines for both keeping and dealing in reptiles and amphibians.
CEO licensing guideline – Fauna possessing (pet keeper’s)
> Download the current Reptile Keeping (pet) application form
>Download the current Annual Pet Keepers Return here
For more information on other licence requirements in Western Australia visit the Department of Biodiversity Culture and Attractions website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
Effective December 2018 new licensing was implemented with animals now categorized into Category A, B, C (Standard & Advanced). Species of fauna that can be kept, and under what category licence (Standard or Advanced), are listed in the Pet keeping and dealing list
Licences are required to 'Deal' in reptiles, amphibians and birds for the pet industry. Perth Reptile Company (Adam Firstenberg) is a licensed herpetofauna Dealer and can assist you with this process.
Below you will find links to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions license guidelines for both keeping and dealing in reptiles and amphibians.
CEO licensing guideline – Fauna possessing (pet keeper’s)
> Download the current Reptile Keeping (pet) application form
>Download the current Annual Pet Keepers Return here
For more information on other licence requirements in Western Australia visit the Department of Biodiversity Culture and Attractions website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
