Freshwater crabs

[hornet]

no restrictions here for taking them privately

 

[Dannyboi]

But doesn't it count as fishing in a way? Here you can fish with only size and seasonal restrictions but I know interstate you need a permit to fish (Not all states)

 

[cris]

Yeah as I said our freshwater crab climbed plants. Whats the rules about catching crabs as pets over there?

Things like Mud Crabs and stuff you eat have various restrictions, look up fishing regulations if you want details. The smaller types require a licence to collect commercially I think. Im pretty sure you can catch them for personal use without any permit, just no dealing :lol:

 

[Dannyboi]

But you could breed them and then sell them?

 

[waruikazi]

In the NT you are not allowed to catch any aquatic animals, except tadpoles, to keep as pets.

 

[Dannyboi]

I think you would be able to catch mosquito fish. Since they are a pest.

 

[Waterrat]

I kept and photographed few species over the years, they're great creatures.

 

[Waterrat]

few more.

 

[hornet]

very nice waterrat, if you ever come across any more i'd love to get some if you willing to send them down

 

[Waterrat]

There is a guy called Bob, he collects freshwater "everything" and he comes across some nice crabs. You can contact him on 07 40320477 Cairns Ultimate Aquariums.
I got most of these from him. He is happy to lend them to me for a shoot but otherwise he sells them.
The one in the 4th photo is from Iron Range and the last one is the Blue crab from Christmas Island.