supasi Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 What are the legalities in keeping skinks as pets? I rang DOC today to ask them but there was no one around as they were all out fihting scrub fires etc. I kept some as a kid and was wondering if i could try them again as they are neat to watch fossiking around for insects etc. Help? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 you need to get a permit, keep trying to get hold of your local DOC to find out what requirements they have in your region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchmouse Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 If they are a NZ Native Species you must get a written authority from DOC to keep them and you can only get them from others that hold permits not get them from the wild. DOC does have a guide to keeping Lizards on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 What about if they're the australian ones? We've got hundreds running around at work, the only difference AFAIK is the aussies lay eggs and the native ones have live young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 lol got heaps of rainbow skink eggs at the moment lol i wonder if there legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 for some reason they still need a permit, it is illegal to keep them without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varanophile Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 lol got heaps of rainbow skink eggs at the moment lol i wonder if there legal classed as indigenous to make things simple for the simple lads at doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 lol :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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