As of March 7, 2003 it was possible for Western Australians to keep reptiles and amphibians as pets after a licence has been obtained.

This information has been provided by the Western Australian Society of Amateur Herpetologists (WASAH) and the Department of Conservation and Land Management (DCLM) to promote the provision of quality care for reptiles and frogs.

See the Approved Reptile Keeping List 2003 (right) to find out which reptiles you are allowed to keep as pets.

• Wildlife Conservation (Reptiles and Amphibians) Regulations 2002 — © Western Australian Government Gazette (No.169 Special), Friday 20 September 2002 (222kB PDF file)
• Wildlife Conservation Amendment Regulations 2003— © Western Australian Government Gazette, Tuesday 4 February 2003

To make an application:

Download and print the following application forms.

• Pet Reptile Keepers (101kb, pdf)
• Pet Reptile Dealers (119kb, pdf)
• Pet Reptile Farmers (103kb, pdf)
• Pet Reptile Takers (102kb, pdf)

Mail your applications to:
Department of Conservation and Land Management,
Locked Bag 30,
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983

Or fax to (08) 9334 0278.

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