Keeping venomous snakes as pets
Category 1: mildly dangerous venomous snakes
These are the protected venomous snakes in permit category 1.
| Code | Scientific name | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| U2630 | Boiga irregularis | brown tree snake |
| W2631 | Cerberus australis | bockadam |
| E2634 | Enhydris polylepis | Macleay’s water snake |
| Z2655 | Demansia psammophis | yellow-faced whip snake |
| G2651 | Rhinoplocephalus pallidiceps | northern small-eyed snake |
How to get a permit
To get a permit to keep a category 1 venomous snake you must be 18 years or older.
If you are between 14 and 17 you can be a nominee on a permit held by a parent or guardian.
You don't need any previous experience with venomous snakes.
Allow five days to process your permit.
Print all pages in this section
Last updated: 05 February 2019