Can I have a crocodile as a pet?

No, crocodiles can’t be tamed. Some people do have a crocodile as a pet, yet keeping a crocodile in captivity does not mean that the animal can be tamed or domesticated. Crocodiles are dangerous and unpredictable animals, and their place is in the wild.

Can you own a freshwater crocodile in Qld?

Queensland’s native wildlife is protected by legislation that aims to conserve biodiversity by protecting wildlife and its habitat. While crocodiles cannot be kept as pets in Queensland, there are provisions available for them to be kept for other purposes such as farming or education. Read more about wildlife permits.

Can you own a crocodile in Victoria?

It is not illegal to keep a saltwater crocodile in Victoria as long as the person has a wildlife licence, up to date record book and an appropriate enclosure. Under the code of practice, the private keeping of reptiles outlines the minimum enclosure standards for crocodiles kept in Victoria.

Are Crocs protected in Australia?

In 1970, Western Australia became the first state to legally protect saltwater crocodiles. Both saltwater and freshwater crocodiles are Specially Protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Where can I own a crocodile?

There are only five states that allow you to own an alligator with no permits or licenses required. Those states are Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.

How much does a crocodile cost?

Sub-adults, a term for crocodiles aged between seven and 10 years and weighing as much as 200 kilograms (440 pounds), were the group where young breeders were sold for Rs 68,000 (approx) while 10-month-old crocodiles cost Rs 4,600 (approx).

What exotic pets can you own in Australia?

These include:

• American corn snakes.
• anoles – all types.
• boa constrictors.
• ball pythons.
• chameleons.
• dingoes.
• feral pigs.
• ferrets.

What reptiles can you keep 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.

Is a saltwater crocodile native to Australia?

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a crocodilian native to saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands from India’s east coast across Southeast Asia and the Sundaic region to northern Australia and Micronesia.

Do I need a permit to keep a crocodile?

You need a permit to keep most native wildlife, including crocodiles. These permits are issued by the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT. Find out more about permits for keeping protected and prohibited wildlife.

Can you own a crocodile as a pet in Australia?

No, nowhere in Australia are you allowed to take any wild reptile and keep it as a pet. no, you aren’t. In the Northern Territory you make it freshwater or saltwater crocodile (if you first obtain the appropriate licence) and keep it until it is no more than 60 cm long.

How are crocodiles protected in the Northern Territory?

Law protecting crocodiles Saltwater crocodiles are protected in the Northern Territory (NT). You can’t take or interfere with a crocodile without a permit. Permits may be given to ranger groups, shires or land managers to trap or shoot problem crocodiles where there is a clear need to do so and there is no other alternative.

How do I import crocodile products into the NT?

You must get two permits to bring crocodile products into the NT direct from overseas. You must get an import permit from the Australian Government. To find out more, go to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website. You must also get an NT import permit, as outlined above under Importing within Australia.