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can i have a tarantula as a pet in western australia .if so where can i get one

Submitted: 94 days ago.
Category: Pet
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED

Accepted Answer

It is illegal to have overseas species of tarantulas as pets in Australia.

http://museumvictoria.com.au/spidersparlour/tarant4.htm

Australia does have some native species that can be kept.

Here is a company that breeds them in captivity and sells spiderlings as pets

http://www.aussiereptilekeeper.com/save_our_tarantulas/faq.html

Hope this helps you!

 

 

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Expert: NancyH
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Answered: 8/20/2009

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