What do I do?

[JasonLu]

Hi,

About a year ago I come across two Bredli pythons that were shoved in a corner with books and junk on top of their enclosures and living in their own waste, to say these pythons were in poor condition is an understatement. I purchased these pythons (the owner had no licence, I know this is wrong but I couldn't leave them there) to save them from a horrible death. I rang the EPA for advice on what to do so I could register them and was told to ring my local QP&W Officer, I did but they never returned my call. My problem is that I'm a wildlife carer and already have two spotties and a number birds that cannot be released, I have got these Bredli's back to full health, one is 2.3m and the other is 1.8m, and I want to pass them onto someone who is genuine (no cost), is this possible and if so how do I go about it.

Thanks,

Jason

 

[Stuart]

Where are you located Jason? It will help us let you know what should be done as each state has different rules

 

[JasonLu]

I'm in Brisbane Queensland.

 

[SarahScales]

I don't know anything to do with this subject, I just wanted to say good on you for taking care of animals that most people would just leave behind. Reptiles need love too.

Kudos to you.

 

[Rob]

If you're a registered wildlife carer wouldn't you have some contacts who could see you straight ?

Failing that, all I can suggest is to persist with the QP&W officer.

 

[Stuart]

I'm not sure on the rules in QLD, but in the NT, you can submit a request to the state department responsible for wildlife stating your reason for selling including why you took ownership of the animals and why you want to move them into "care" rather than release them into the wild.

Being a career means you already have step 1 under control, but step 2 might be slightly harder as you might need to prove that the animals were captive bred and not taken wild. The fact that you have had them a while might stand in your favor.

As rob_n_son said, touch base with your local wildlife regulatory body with all your facts straight and I dare say eyou will have a good chance of moving the snakes into a good home.

EDIT- try this link for further info mate
Permits and licensing | Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry | Queensland Government

 

[JasonLu]

Being a wildlife carer you have heaps of options when its a bird or possum, when its a reptile you don't have a great success rate as most have been hit by a car or have been run over by a mower and most people are freaked out by reptiles, thats why I have turned to you guys, I'm not after a short term fix I want to make sure that these are going to the right home.

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Thanks guys
I think the biggest hurdle is that are not native to the area.
I appreciate your thoughts.

 

[Stuart]

I'm sure someone on this site would be glad to help mate, it just comes down to the legality of your request as licensing will be queried.

Good luck!

 

[JasonLu]

Thanks mate

 

[eipper]

Speak to deh officer from either moggill or daisy hill and go from there. While many people would like to assist you the end point is that only a deh officer are able to give you the correct and legal advice. CheersScott

 

[Rob]

Fair enough, though legally you can't just give them to (any one of) us, even though I'm sure they'd be going to the right home.

Persist with the QP&W office. If they don't return calls, go in there personally and talk to them.

Yeah, what Scott said !

 

[JasonLu]

Thanks!!

 

[silent36]

awww id love a bredli

 

[JasonLu]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, it got me little more motivated.
I got onto a ranger today from them Dept of Heritage and Environmental Protection, I need to submit a stat dec with regard to how I came in possesion of these pythons. After this they will review and inform me of whether or not I can keep them, or if they will sieze them. Either way the right thing has been done; Thanks again everyone,
Jason

 

[Rob]

Good job. Hope it all works out for the best, but like you said, the only right course of action has been taken.

 

[Wrightpython]

Just hope they don't take them and give them the chop

 

[eipper]

That's not how it works in qld, there is a method on how seizures/surrendered animals are disposed.