What animals can I keep?
Species licence search
All care has been taken when compiling this list however it is subject to change. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, email palm@des.qld.gov.au for clarification.
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Displaying licence information for 1 animal matching your search.
Eclectus parrot (Australian subspecies) (Eclectus roratus macgillivrayi)
Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.
- Licence caps
- Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
- Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
- Cost
- See Licence options.
- Apply
- How to apply
- Tips for applying online
- For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
- Protection classification
- Class 2 animals
- Applicable regulation
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7
