MetalliKate Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hey all, my partner and I are going to get a gecko set up and a NZ permit so we can have the cool ones :-) Any one have any ideas about doing this?? The easiest way to get permit etc? Any ideas will be great. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 What do you mean by "the cool ones"???? http://www.reptiles.org.nz/ is a good place to start reading Gecko's are not like other pets You get no appreciation from them at all You are constantly catching/buying fly's and moths They are a long term commitment, 10years+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I've found different areas aren't issuing permits any more. I have a friend who fell in love with mine and I told her if she got a permit I'd give her some babies when they were a little older. She rang her regions DOC office and was told they aren't issuing any permits at the moment. I'm not sure why but she was pretty upset, luckily she hadn't built all the cages yet! I have to admit though they aren't very interactive I'm still fascinated by them but they are a long term committment. If you want a really interactive reptile best to get a Bearded dragon, mine are very tame and my 5 and 6 year olds adore them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, what are the cool ones? I rang DOC today in Auckland and they didnt say anything about not issueing permits, said he would send me out the application form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 No point asking me as I think they're all cool :oops: Good luck with your permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varanophile Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Give Gareth Lusty in Hamilton a call. He is a good guy from the herpetological society. Sorry dont have number, but he'll point you in the right direction, might even set you up with a gecko.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalliKate Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks for your help guys :-) I personally want a bearded dragon - I love them but the BF wants some geckos 1st, rather gutted. The information you guys gave me has really helped, thanks. I'd love a pet snake, if only NZ had them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yeah, If only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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