Exotic Pets Western Australia

Australia is free of the world s worst animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease and avian influenza h5n1.

Exotic pets western australia. More than half the bird species traded are exotic and mostly originate in south america africa and asia. Animal pests and diseases are a major threat to australia s livestock and poultry industries and an outbreak could impact on our access to export markets and undermine livelihoods. Experienced with all types of pets. Capybara the capybara is one of the largest rodents in the world and can weigh up to 140 pounds but they sure are.

Many exotic pets suffocate and die in transit before they even reach pet stores. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. I specialize in advanced canine obedience training. Bearded dragon originating from australia the bearded dragon is a common house pet in the united states.

Shockingly for example 66 of african grey parrots like the one pictured above die in transit. The horsfield or russian tortoise is arguably the most popular pet species of tortoise out there due to their smaller size and hardy nature. Often they re shipped huge distances and taken to countries vastly different from their original homes. Dogs cats birds reptiles fish coral exotics and pocket pets.

Serval although not always an ideal pet for everyone. They are ideal for beginners into the reptile hobby who are interested in keeping chelonian species. From there we have expanded to offer these unique services to unusual pet owners in melbourne and brisbane. Bird keeping is common in australia particularly of parrots and finches.

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. Horsfield tortoise testudo horsfieldi prices from 149 99. 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. We were the first dedicated clinic in western australia to not see any dogs and cats and focus solely on the care of unusual and exotic pets.

To protect our environment many plants and animals cannot be brought into western australia even from other australian states. Professional veterinary technician with 10 years working with people and their animals. Find exotic pets ads from western australia.