Can I own a chameleon in Australia?

To answer your question- Yes, ALL species and subspecies of chameleons are strictly prohibited in Australia.

Can you legally own a chameleon?

Question: If I live in California can I have a chameleon as a pet? Answer: Yes.

What animals are legal to own in Australia?

Currently only dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and selected species of birds from approved countries may be imported as pets and only when strict conditions are met. No other vertebrate animals are approved for import into Australia as pets.

Why can’t we have chameleons in Australia?

In Australia the importation of live animals is controlled by the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), and the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth). As a reflection of the biosecurity risks it presents, the Veiled chameleon is classified as a Prohibited Dealing under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

What reptiles are 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.

How much does chameleon cost?

They can get stressed quite easily, and there’s also the cost to take into account. The initial purchase of a chameleon ranges from $30 to $300 depending on the species, its age, and where exactly you buy it from….$300–$500 per year.

How much is a chameleon?

The average cost of a chameleon ranges between $30 and $300 depending on what species you buy, the age at which you buy it and where you buy it from. There are more expensive breeds than this but the cost of the three most common species kept as pets is: Veiled Chameleon – The cheapest to buy and easiest to care for.

Are milk snakes legal in Australia?

Milk snakes are native to the Americas and illegal in Australia, but a common pet in the US. The snake was reported to the Commonwealth and it is understood the animal will be put down.

Can you own a TEGU in Australia?

Licences. All native reptiles are protected. It is illegal to keep exotic (non-Australian) reptiles in captivity. They must be acquired by a licensed keeper or supplier and cannot be taken from the wild.

Can you keep chameleons in Australia?

Chams are considered exotic reptiles in Australia and therefore are illegal to keep. you cannot keep chameleons in australia because they could colonise if let loose. Chams are considered exotic reptiles in Australia and therefore are illegal to keep.

Can you keep a chameleon as a pet in a zoo?

No you can’t. You need a license to keep a reptile as a pet and one of the requirements is that your reptile be native. If you have a zoologists license, you can keep non-native reptiles in you zoo. Otherwise, no chameleons.

Is it legal to keep reptiles as pets in Australia?

Reptile keeping in Australia is a privilege, not a right. The keeping of reptiles as pets is regulated on a state-by-state basis, and the laws are subject to change.

Are Jackson’s chameleons illegal in Australia?

Yep- They’re illegal alright! BJ, To answer your question- Yes, ALL species and subspecies of chameleons are strictly prohibited in Australia. When I was in Cairns, Australia I visited their zoo, which had a pair of Jackson’s chameleons.