helaas, you cannot legally own a tegu in Australia.
De Australische overheid heeft strikte wetten met betrekking tot de invoer en het bezit van exotische dieren, en tegus zijn niet inheems in Australië. Als zodanig, het is illegaal om een tegu als huisdier te houden in Australië.
De enige manier om legaal een tegu in Australië te bezitten, is door een vergunning te hebben van het ministerie van Milieu, Land, Water en planning (DELWP). Echter, permits are rarely granted, and only for scientific or educational purposes.
No species of tegu is currently legal to own as a pet in Australia. Argentijnse actie, Rood was bezig, and Colombian tegus are all considered invasive species.
If you are caught in possession of a tegu in Australia, you could face a fine of up to $22,000 or up to two years in prison.
Tegus are an invasive species in Australia
Tegu lizards are considered invasive in Australia. They are native to South America and were first introduced to the country as pets in the 1990s.
Vanaf dat moment, they have escaped or been released into the wild and have established populations in several states, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Tegus are considered a threat to native wildlife in Australia. They compete with native animals for food and habitat, and they can also prey on native animals.
Tegus are also known to carry diseases that can be transmitted to native animals and have unfortunately cause disruption in other countries where they have become an invasive species, such as in parts of the United States.
Alternative Options
If you are looking for a pet reptile, there are many native Australian species that are legal to own and make great pets.
Some popular choices include bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, en waterdraken.
Baardagamen
Bearded dragons are a popular choice for reptile pets because they are relatively small, easy to care for, and very social.
They are native to Australia and can be found in a variety of habitats, inclusief woestijnen, bossen, en graslanden. Baardagamen zijn alleseters en eten een verscheidenheid aan insecten, fruit, en groenten.
They are also known for their ability to change color, which they do to communicate with other bearded dragons or to regulate their body temperature.
Blauwtongige skinken
Blue-tongued skinks are another popular choice for reptile pets. They are slightly larger than bearded dragons, but they are still relatively easy to care for.
Blue-tongued skinks are native to Australia and can be found in a variety of habitats, inclusief bossen, bossen, en graslanden. They are omnivores and eat a variety of insects, kleine zoogdieren, en reptielen.
Blue-tongued skinks are also known for their gentle temperament and their ability to learn their owner’s name.
Water Dragons
Water dragons are a species of monitor lizard, but they are still relatively easy to care for.
They are native to Australia and can be found in a variety of habitats, including rivers, streams, and swamps.
Water dragons are omnivores and eat a variety of insects, vis, en kleine zoogdieren. They are also known for their ability to swim and climb.
TEGU SNELLE LINKS
PetsWithScales.com is een informatieve website over de verzorging van grote hagedissen. We verzamelen en verstrekken informatie uit verschillende bronnen op internet over het houden en verzorgen van reptielen als huisdier. De soorten waar we vooral mee te maken hebben zijn tegus, hagedissen volgen, skinks en gekko's. Ons doel is om informatie van hoge kwaliteit te bieden om eigenaren van gezelschapsdieren te helpen beter te worden, beter geïnformeerde beslissingen over de voeding van hun dier, gezondheid en leven.
PetsWithScales.com is een informatieve website over de verzorging van grote hagedissen. We verzamelen en verstrekken informatie uit verschillende bronnen op internet over het houden en verzorgen van reptielen als huisdier. De soorten waar we vooral mee te maken hebben zijn tegus, hagedissen volgen, skinks en gekko's. Ons doel is om informatie van hoge kwaliteit te bieden om eigenaren van gezelschapsdieren te helpen beter te worden, beter geïnformeerde beslissingen over de voeding van hun dier, gezondheid en leven.