Can you have pet snakes in Victoria?

Legislation and licences for keeping reptiles It is illegal to capture reptiles from the wild to keep them as pets — all reptile pets in Australia must have been bred in captivity. Reptiles make great pets but the different species have different temperature and environmental requirements.

How much is it to buy a baby snake?

You’ll normally get your new snake through a breeder or an intermediary pet store. These prices can differ wildly between species, but you should expect a new snake to cost between $15 and over $1,000.

Can you have pet snake in Melbourne?

Beginners are very welcome. Many different species of snakes are available, all of which require a Wildlife Licence to keep, so be sure to check with our Reptile Staff before you intend to purchase. Remember that the licence can take up to 4 weeks to be issued, giving you time to organise the enclosure.

What snakes can I own in Australia?

Suitable starter snakes are the Stimson’s python, the South-west carpet python and the woma python (also known as Ramsay’s python and sand python).

What is a good starter pet snake?

Corn Snake The Corn Snake is the most popular beginner snake. Native to the United States, they can be found in terrestrial habitats. These snakes are red-brown to orange, typically with dark red-black blotches, but a variety of colors can be found in many captive-bred snakes.

Are pet snakes legal in Australia?

Which species of reptiles can I own? You can keep some native dragons, geckos, lizards, snakes and turtles as pets. However, under NSW law, you may only own native reptiles bred in captivity which have been bought from a licenced breeder or dealer.

What is a good starter snake?

The 9 Best Pet Snakes for Beginners

  1. Corn Snake – Pantherophis guttata.
  2. 2. California Kingsnake –Lampropeltis getula californiae.
  3. Garter Snake – Thamnophis spp.
  4. Rosy Boa – Charina trivirgata.
  5. Ball Python – Python regius.
  6. Kenyan Sand Boas – Eryx colubrinus.
  7. Ringneck Snakes – Diadophis punctatus.
  8. Brown Snakes – Storeria dekayi.

Are ball pythons legal in Australia?

The Ball python is a popular pet that is illegal in Australia.

How can I own a snake in Australia?

It’s illegal to take a reptile from the wild or release an unwanted one back into the wild. If you want to purchase a reptile, it needs to be bought from a licensed dealer or broker. Licensing helps protect our species and keeps owners and their animals safe.

Do pet snakes love their owners?

Snakes and other reptiles are generally not affectionate to humans. They may become more tolerant of their owner, but they remain mysterious and hard to read when it comes to emotions.

What snake stays the smallest?

Small Pet Snakes That Stay Small

  • Rosy Boa.
  • Corn Snakes.
  • Milk Snakes.
  • Western Hognose.
  • Kenyan Sand Boa.
  • Barbados Threadsnake.
  • Bimini Blindsnake.
  • Ringneck Snake.