Exotic Pets You Can Own In Western Australia

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Exotic pets you can own in western australia. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Sugar gliders nocturnal and loud and western quolls which are supposed to be amazing companions with puppylike playful rodent destroying personalities green tree snakes and green frogs are cool looking. Animals that do not occur naturally in the wild in australia are defined as exotic animals. We encourage everyone to appreciate and respect wild animals where they belong in the wild.

There are a few aracari species that are kept as pets such as the collard curl crested and fiery billed aracari but greens are said to be the easiest species suitable for even bird beginners. Serval although not always an ideal pet for everyone. There are cool natives that make alright pets. More than half the bird species traded are exotic and mostly originate in south america africa and asia.

Bearded dragon originating from australia the bearded dragon is a common house pet in the united states. While you are allowed to own a wide range of exotic animals there are some restrictions. Bird keeping is common in australia particularly of parrots and finches. To protect our environment many plants and animals cannot be brought into western australia even from other australian states.

Many exotic species encountered as household pets have been included in cites appendix i or ii in response to the decline in some wild populations as a result of unregulated international pet trade. If you see an animal for sale in australia or advertised for sale and you suspect that it has been illegally imported you can check it against the dewha exotic animal guide which indicates those exotic species that can or cannot be imported. In the comfort of your own home where your pets will be. Aracaris are small toucans piciformes with astonishingly large beaks for their size.

The department of primary industries and regional development dpird works together with the department of biodiversity conservation and attractions to protect our wildlife from commercial exploitation and from the introduction of exotic pests diseases and weeds. Keeping our community safe covid 19 safety precautions. Currently only dogs cats rabbits horses and selected species of birds from approved countries may be imported as pets and only when strict conditions are met. Many exotic pet owners however are unaware of the daily suffering their animals endure.

We should only share our homes with domesticated animals who ve evolved over thousands of years to be our companions and whose needs can be completely met as pets.