Legit website

[LiLStephanie3]

Has anyone purchased reptiles from buy reptiles.com.au that are based in WA

 

[Herpetology]

Considering they’re selling all exotic species which are illegal to own in Australia, I’m gonna say it’s a scam or an expensive visit from authorities.

The site surprisingly doesn’t look like a scam… which is scary.

Definitely a scam. They have pictures from multiple breeders.

fines for owning exotic species illegally

New South Wales (NSW)

• Up to AUD 88,000 or 2 years imprisonment for serious offenses.
• Minor penalties: AUD 500 to AUD 3,000, depending on species and offense

Victoria (VIC)

• Up to AUD 46,000 or 2 years imprisonment.
• Minor fines may range from AUD 800 to AUD 3,000.

Queensland (QLD)

• Up to AUD 130,550 for serious offenses.
• Penalties typically start around AUD 1,000 for lesser infractions.

South Australia (SA)

• Up to AUD 10,000 for unlicensed possession.
• Higher penalties if the reptile is an endangered or high-risk species.

Western Australia (WA)

• Up to AUD 10,000 for possessing unlicensed reptiles.
• Increased penalties apply for certain high-risk or prohibited species.

Tasmania (TAS)

• Fines up to AUD 13,000 for prohibited reptiles.
• Imprisonment possible for repeated or serious offenses.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Up to AUD 15,000 for illegal reptiles.
• Fines vary depending on species and risk level.

Northern Territory (NT)

• Up to AUD 77,000 or 5 years imprisonment.
• Lesser offenses may result in fines around AUD 5,000