Key info
- Reptiles and amphibians are protected in Tasmania. Only limited specimens can be kept without a permit.
- A permit is required to keep a reptile or amphibian as a pet. There is no fee for this permit. You must submit your completed application (PDF, 202KB) by email to wildlife.services@nre.tas.gov.au or by post to Wildlife Services, GPO Box 44, Hobart 7001.
- There are specific permits for educational (PDF, 268KB) and business (PDF, 267KB) purposes. There are fees for these permits. You can get the application forms and pay the fee at a service centre.
- You must comply with a code of practice.
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