To take and possess Tasmanian native reptiles and amphibians you must agree to abide by the Code of Practice for Herpetology (See
Herpetology in Tasmania - Code of Practice) and hold a permit authorising you to do so. There are several different permit types available, they include:
Special Purposes Wildlife Permit for Herpetofauna;
Keep and Display Herpetofauna at an Educational Facility; and
Keeping and Displaying Herpetofauna for a Business.
Special Purposes Wildlife Permit for Herpetofauna
A Special Purposes Wildlife Permit for Herpetofauna authorises the collection and keeping of Tasmanian reptiles and amphibians.
How do I apply?
Complete the Special Purposes Wildlife Permit for Herpetofauna Application Form to apply for a permit to keep Tasmanian reptiles and amphibians.
All Special Purposes Wildlife Permits for Herpetofauna are valid for a maximum of one year and expire on the 30ths of June each year.
There is no fee for this permit.
Special Purposes Wildlife Permit for Herpetofauna Application Form
Keep and Display Herpetofauna at an Educational
Facility
A Herpetofauna Educational Facility Permit authorises the collection and keeping of Tasmanian reptiles and amphibians at an educational facility for educational purposes. A specified employee of the facility is permitted to keep wildlife onsite, as well as at their private address.
This permit does not authorise the possession of snakes.
All permits to Keep and Display Herpetofauna at an Educational Facility are valid for a maximum of 1 year and all expire on the 31st of January each year.
How do I apply?
Complete the Keep and Display Herpetofauna at an Educational Facility Application Form to apply for a permit to keep Tasmanian reptiles and amphibians.
A fee is payable for the Wildlife Display Permit that included as part of your application.
Keep and Display Herpetofauna at an Educational Facility Application Form (PDF 268Kb)
Keeping and Displaying Herpetofauna for a Business
A Herpetofauna Educational Display Authorisation authorises a business to keep and display Tasmanian reptiles and amphibians for the purpose of educational display. This permit may also authorise the possession and display of specific species of restricted (special purpose) wildlife that have been legally imported into Tasmania.
All permits to Keep and Display Herpetofauna for a Business are valid for a maximum of one year and all expire on the 30th June each year.
How do I apply?
Complete the Keeping and Displaying Herpetofauna - For a Business Application Form to apply for a permit to keep and display authorised reptiles and amphibians.
A fee is payable for the Wildlife Display Permit that included as part of your application.
Keeping and Displaying Herpetofauna for a Business Application Form (PDF 267Kb)
If you hold an existing permit that is expiring soon and you wish to continue activities authorised by this permit, complete the Continue to Keep and Display Herpetofauna - for a Business Application Form.
A fee is payable for the Wildlife Display Permit that included as part of your application.
Application Continue to Keep and Display Herpetofauna - as a Business (PDF 447Kb)
Please contact Wildlife Services to discuss your application.