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B&A Reptiles Australia
FAQs
Purchasing a Reptile from B&A Reptiles
Do you need a licence to buy a reptile?
Yes, there are different regulations and costs depending on your state and the reptiles you intend to keep. Some Government licencing information is provided below for each state.
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Can you freight reptiles interstate?
Yes, we offer freight from Brisbane Airport to most major Airports within Australia. Please get in contact for enquiries & to check if we can freight to you.
Do you only sell established feeders?
Yes, we only sell snakes that have had at least 5-10 consistent feeds with us, so we can make sure that all snakes going to their new owners are healthy and strong.
Do you do payment plans?
Yes, we can organise a payment plan to suit your needs. All payments are to be made before any animal is sent to their new homes. Message us for any further enquiries.
Health & Wellbeing
What are some signs of disease or sickness in reptiles?
Mites
Mites are small black parasites that dig their way under reptiles scales and begin to infest. Mites are typically caused by poor husbandry practices and hygiene, or lacking quarantine practices upon purchasing new reptiles. Signs of mites are small black dots, typically around their heads and vents.
"Snake mites reproduce very quickly and build up to high numbers, causing infections from their feeding, especially within nostrils, skin folds and eyes. If left untreated, they have a serious effect on both snakes and lizards" - Queensland Captive Reptile Code of Practice
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Mouth Rot/Canker
Mouth Rot or Canker is the necrosis of the tissue inside a snakes mouth. Mouth Rot can be caused by incorrect temperature and humidity, mouth injuries and malnutrition. Signs of mouth rot is a foamy, gaping mouth, refusal to eat, and discolouration of the mouth.
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Respiratory Infections
Respiratory Infections often occur alongside mouth rot. The signs of a respiratory infection are audible breathing, nasal discharge, weight loss and refusal to eat.
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What are some tips to preventing disease within your collections?
Disease in reptiles is generally very easy to avoid by providing adequate light, heat, food, water for each particular species and putting in place strong quarantine measures when introducing new snakes to your collection. If you notice any signs of disease in your reptiles, quarantine affected animals and take to the vet for treatment as soon as possible in order to prevent further spread.