#!CrunchBang Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I looked into whether it was possible to import chameleons as I know Auckland zoo had some, found a report on a bunch or reptiles that were investigated for import, and the biggest factor stopping them is diseases that would threaten or wipe out out native reptiles. The other factor was that The are extremely expensive to get and then transport to NZ. Welcome to NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 cmon guys. us kiwis are lucky to have anything that isn't native to or been established in nz for hundreds of years. MAF/council doesn't have to let anything come in if they didn't feel like it, what do they care about the hobbyist? yet we have thousands of types of non nz fish, a decent selection of non nz reptiles, birds and mammals... personally i think we are lucky that authorities are catering to hobbyists in any way at all!! another reason not to complain is that - we all love our little country, it's uniqueness, the fragility our native flora and fauna is something we can never lose sight of! none of us would ever do anything intentionally to harm our ecosystem.. and even a tiny risk of that happening is a huge risk, imo.. count your blessings for they are abundant...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 You actually took that seriously ? I thought it was pretty obvious that the biosecurity rant was a joke.... you know, radioactive spiders n stuff.... :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 not just from this thread but mostly all through the boards i often hear people complaining that we can't get this and can't get that in NZ.... frustrations been building up and unfortunately this thread fell victim to my release... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky2 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I dont know how he burnt all his bridges, they are ok questions for someone new to the country and that doesn't know about our import laws. its very clearly spelt out when you turn up at the airport AYE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky2 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'd much rather people asked questions like this fella instead of just importing then claiming ignorance. its very clearly spelt out when you turn up at the airport AYE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 There's a list of allowed / disallowed reptiles at the airport ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 You are not allowed to import any reptiles---even the ones you are allowed to keep such as bearded dragons etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 has to do with the airport how ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 has to do with the airport how ? if you are found to have reptiles on you at the airport then you will be locked up hence the comment its very clearly spelt out when you turn up at the airport AYE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I've honestly never seen anything to do with reptiles at the airport before - hence the question. And here I was thinking sneaky was just being anti-immigrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 It can be very hard on people coming here from countries where you can own just about any pet you fancy. I met a family from England that had to leave their tortoises behind, from the USA where they had a zoo by our standards, and Asia where pretty much anything goes. It would be hard to see the restrictions here. Thems the breaks---lots of other things to compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 border security in general here has pretty strict controls on anything organic be it a living animal or even plant matter and fruit.We have an agricultural based economy so thats the way it has to be.It amazes me some of the things i see people trying to bring in on the border control program despite the warning signs and amnesty bins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 it seems strange to say this but.... :smot: find another thread to continue this discussion, its very rude to turn this "hello im here" thread into a border security thread. I notice we haven't heard a lot from this new member since this begun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 what difference does it make where the thread is?Discussion is just that,threads evolve and change all the time?get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 the OP hasn't been back on since they signed on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Ive been having a look at the http://www.kingsnake.com/ website as mentioned by the original poster there is an amazing range of Amphibians and Reptiles on there not to mention some very deadly ones as well its a scary thought that animals such as these going to the homes of the highest bidder and the sellers promoting world wide postage.Having spent most of my working life in feral pest control and as a doc ranger I have seen first hand the devastation that the predators we do have here (Cats,Rats,Stoats,Ferrets) have cause i would hate to see any thing that may harm our unique ecosystems we have here in New Zealand.I do agree with others here that we are lucky to have some wonderful fish,reptiles and amphibians that we can own and there are plenty of animal parks and aquimums around the country to see the ones we cant have at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Ive been having a look at the http://www.kingsnake.com/ website as mentioned by the original poster there is an amazing range of Amphibians and Reptiles on there not to mention some very deadly ones as well its a scary thought that animals such as these going to the homes of the highest bidder and the sellers promoting world wide postage.Having spent most of my working life in feral pest control and as a doc ranger I have seen first hand the devastation that the predators we do have here (Cats,Rats,Stoats,Ferrets) have cause i would hate to see any thing that may harm our unique ecosystems we have here in New Zealand.I do agree with others here that we are lucky to have some wonderful fish,reptiles and amphibians that we can own and there are plenty of animal parks and aquimums around the country to see the ones we cant have at home is there anywhere in NZ that is allowed/authorised to keep snakes? i would love to handle one... but i would not love to go to australia to do it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 is there anywhere in NZ that is allowed/authorised to keep snakes? long answer short, no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 long answer short, no so there are absolutely no snakes in NZ? i recently got my jollies visiting the giant crocs at butterfly creek. holy moly they are huge. awesome display of alligators there as well. almost worth the wallet rapage to get in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 There certainly are not any legal snakes in NZ. I hate to think how many people have privately though, having successfully smuggled them in at some point. :-? We got to handle Josie the python when we were in the UK. They feel nice and smooth - and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 go to townsville then walk through any long grass. they are lot softer than most people expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 my mum used to find legless lizards in paparoa when she was young... early 60s... i wonder if there are any of these left around. they would make a cool pet - depending on regulations obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 and i thought I was bad,pulling the wings off flies??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 and i thought I was bad,pulling the wings off flies??? :slfg: :slfg: :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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