hi has any one gone through the processs of obtaining local skinks lizards would like to know

1: how much did it cost for permits ect

2: do the enclosures have to be indoors or out doors? quite cold here

i don`t know that there is any cost for the permit but I know they inspect your housing for the lizards be fpre you get the permit.We used to have outdoor enclosures but not sure what the doc standing on this wouls be,I think they prefer that you are a member of the herp soc but also not sure if this is a requirement?it is a good way to get to know others and in fact the only way you are meant to get your animals by swapping etc ,others will have the latest rules & regs.

cool thanks repto

I think Hans has/had geckoes, you should get in touch with him.

Didn't think skinks need permits, but I may (probably :roll: ) be wrong.

Make sure you post pics ASAP if you do decide to get them thought

Cheers,

George

sorry but you need a permit for any nz reptile

YES got it right then 8)

I have just gone through this process, you may find this helpful,

http://www.reptiles.org.nz/regulations&husbandry.htm

as for costs, it differs for each area, get hold of your local DOC person

And yes you need a permit for all Native reptiles, also the australian Rainbow skink which is in there by default.

yip i know about permits just looking into it and wanted to get an idea on costs ect from any one that has been through it recently and because it freezez here wondered if there was a rule about were enclosures are to be kept thanks for all the help and info

The temp here in fine.....

Seen natives around this area in the wild

hi we are going through the process at the mo and you can have out side or inside up to you were you wont them to be.

but there are regs on size of enclosure. wot plants you need to have in there for the type you have

the best thing to do is go to your local d.o.c office and they can give you every thing you need to no.

and become part of the herp society that helps and then you can get some lizards you cant buy them or sell but you can swap them

kat and zane

awesome will do

i have a permit

costs about 65 dollars

you will needd an outdoor enclosure

though some inspectors will approve indoors as mine was so long you can prove you have all the things you need

outdoor is neccesary.

they are made for nz weather, so no worries for cold.

if you want a guaranteed, easy no hassle enclosure, go for a exo terra flexarium or explorarium...

WOW, i just bought one, currently i am in south africa, they are less than half price here compared to nz, cheap as hell

they are perfect for nz geckos, im buying for a beardie set up

but you can have them out doors and is perfect for nz geckos