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. To keep a reptile as a private keeper you will need to acquire a license of the state or territory wildlife authority.
How much do skink lizards cost?
Northern blue-tongued skinks range in price from $150 for babies to $250 for adults. High-colored or rarer forms may cost more. Rare blue-tongued skinks such as Centralian and shingle backs may cost between $1,500 and $5,000 each.
Can you catch a skink and keep it as a pet?
There are several methods to catch these lizards if you want to look at them more closely or remove one from your home. Remember, though, that blue-tailed skinks are wild animals and should not be kept as pets but rather caught and released back into the wild.
Can you buy reptiles online in Australia?
We stock many different brands and are a major retailer of some of the world’s best quality and most innovative reptile products. Our reptile products are also available online with delivery starting from $4.95 Australia wide.
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.
Does Petbarn sell lizards?
Petbarn, all the supplies you need for your reptile. Reptiles, lizards, turtles, snakes and other cold-blooded critters are wonderful pets. You’ll find more nutritional solutions and products in our reptile health and wellbeing range, including enclosure cleaners and sanitisers to protect your reptiles from infections.
Why are blue tongue skinks so expensive?
As mentioned above, the most expensive part of owning a Blue Tongue Skink is its food and diet. This is completely normal because the most expensive part of owning any pet is feeding it. Blue Tongue Skinks are omnivores, which means they need a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats.
How much do pink tongue skinks cost?
A Pink-Tongued Skink usually costs between $250 and $300. While this is a little expensive, they are a larger lizard and have a longer lifespan, which helps offset the cost.
Can you keep skinks as pets in Australia?
Blue-tongue Lizards are the largest members of the skink family (Scincidae). Pink-tongues grow to a relatively close size as their relatives. These lizards are native to Australia and are very rewarding pets for the nature-lover, they can be tamed for handling and are very interesting to learn about.
Can I keep a lizard I found?
Wild lizards should always be housed alone due to the possibility of containing internal parasites or illnesses that could be transmitted to other reptile pets. Keeping a wild lizard in captivity is a simple task and requires the same housing setup and care as keeping captive bred lizards.
What kind of lizards does backwater reptiles offer?
Backwater Reptiles offers an incredible array of live , ranging from rare geckos to captive-bred iguanas and bearded dragons. Click the reptile pictures below to be taken to the corresponding list of lizards available for purchase. If you buy a lizard from us, you can be sure it’s guaranteed to arrive alive and in great condition.
What kinds of lizards do we work with?
Aside from our large selection of geckos we also work with Alligator Lizards, False Chameleons, Uromastyx, Skinks and other lizards! If you place an animal order with us, we will be contacting you by phone and/or email to schedule your shipment within 24 (business) hours of you placing the order.
What do monkey-tailed skinks eat?
We currently have two Monkey-Tailed Skinks available and they are fantastic! They are feeding great on leafy greens and fruits, and they are a great… This gecko is fantastic and he is feeding great on live crickets, roaches, and gecko diet.
