What geckos are allowed in Australia?
Undoubtedly more species will be recognised as this work continues.
- Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)
- Dtella (Gehyra dubia)
- Robust Velvet Gecko (Oedura robusta)
- Spotted Velvet Gecko (Oedura tryoni)
- Stone Gecko (Diplodactylus vittatus)
- Thick-tailed Gecko (Underwoodisaurus milii)
Are pet geckos legal in Australia?
You can keep some native dragons, geckos, lizards, snakes and turtles as pets. However, under NSW law, you may only own native reptiles bred in captivity which have been bought from a licenced breeder or dealer. You can find a full list of native companion reptiles by clicking here.
What is the most common gecko in Australia?
Bynoe’s Gecko Bynoe’s Geckos are found all over most of Australia, in an amazing variety of patterns and colours, blending in easily to the environment. Despite their scaly appearance, they are soft to touch.
How many geckos are in Australia?
Australia is known as the “land of the reptiles” because we have so many different species and geckos are especially diverse. There are more than 170 species of geckos native to Australia and they come in all shapes and sizes.
Do I need a license for a gecko?
Some native snakes, lizards, geckos, dragons and turtles can be kept as pets as long as you have a licence.
What is the best pet gecko in Australia?
Marbled geckos
Caring for your Pet Gecko The best Pet Geckos are Marbled geckos native to Southern Australia, grow to between 6-7cm, and are EASY to look after, especially if you live in Melbourne, as they can handle our colder weather.
Does Sydney have geckos?
Broad-tailed Geckos live in the Sydney basin area of New South Wales, although some species have been spotted as far north as Cape York Peninsula. You’ll spot Broad-tailed Geckos out and about at night, when they are on the hunt for insects. They will happily eat up spiders, moths, beetles and crickets.
What happens to geckos in the winter?
Hibernating on the Ground In regions with mild winters, geckos may be able to hibernate inside a rotting log or under a small, flat rock. In areas with very cold temperatures, the geckos must travel beneath the frost line to avoid freezing temperatures.
How do I get rid of geckos in Australia?
Glue boards and sticky cards, available through hardware stores or Coles & Woolworths, will catch and eventually kill geckos. Glue boards should be placed near lights and windows or outdoors surfaces where geckos prefer to congregate.
Where do geckos go in winter?
What pets are illegal in Australia?
A sample of these prohibited mammals include: foxes • squirrels • ferrets/polecats/stoats • rabbits • hamsters • monkeys/marmosets • gerbils • weasels • dingoes. deer (farmed species as long as these deer are kept within a deer-proof enclosure).