Licence Application
Ron Dencio
Animal Technologist
Monaro Amphibian & Reptile Keepers
Canberra ACT
Licence Application
To obtain a licence for one of the above categories it will be necessary to complete a licence application form, then attach documentation detailing specifics supporting your application. As a guide the type of information required in the attached document should address the following. However, any additional information will add support to your case.
Husbandry Requirements
- Management and husbandry expertise. This can be supported by including references from experienced herpetologist or by conducting an interview with Departmental staff
- Housing facilities
- Knowledge of growth parameters eg., juvenile to adult python
- Knowledge of captive environmental requirements in this region
- Knowledge of common diseases
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements - long term sourcing and supply
- Breeding plan
- Commitment - some of these animals live much longer than cats or dogs
Conservation Issues
- Natural habitat and geographical distribution of the species
- Conservation status of the species
- Suitability for domestication and hand rearing
- Disposal of surplus, dead or unwanted animals
Legal Issues
- Knowledge of legal responsibilities under the Nature Conservation Act and Animal Welfare Act
- Responsibility with regards to the security of rare, dangerous or Vertebrate Pest Committee listed species
- Contingency plan in case of escape, particularly for dangerous, VPC or environmentally sensitive species
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