HerpKeeper Guides
Free, Australia-specific guides for reptile keepers, breeders and licensed venomous handlers. Written by Elapid Group.
Reptile Record Keeping in Australia: What to Track and Why
Why Australian reptile keepers need proper records for licence audits, vet visits and breeding lineage, and how to set up a system that actually holds up.
Reptile Licence by State: How to Apply, Classes and Costs
How to get a reptile licence in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS, NT and the ACT: licence classes, who issues them, current fees where published, and which species need no licence.
Snake Enclosure Setup Guide for Australian Keepers
How to set up a secure, species-appropriate snake enclosure in Australia: sizing, substrate, heat gradients, thermostats, hides, water and hygiene.
Feeding Schedules for Australian Pythons: Carpet, Children's, Spotted and Woma
General feeding schedule guidance by age and weight for carpet pythons, children's pythons, spotted pythons, woma and black-headed pythons in Australia.
Reptile Breeding Records: Tracking Lineage and Morphs in Australia
How Australian reptile breeders should track pairings, clutches, hatch events and lineage back through generations, and why permanent IDs matter.
HerpTrace: A Permanent Reptile ID for Life, Not Just for One Owner
How HerpTrace gives Australian reptiles a permanent QR-based ID that follows them across owners and vets, and why it beats paper care sheets.
Buying Your First Reptile in Australia: A Beginner's Guide
A practical beginner's guide to buying your first reptile in Australia: licensing, choosing a species, sourcing responsibly, and the first 30 days.
Selling Reptiles Legally in Australia: A Seller's Checklist
What Australian reptile sellers need to check before a sale: buyer licence verification, sale records, transport rules and interstate freight.
Reptile Health Checks and Quarantine: What Australian Keepers Should Watch For
Health warning signs, quarantine protocols for new reptile arrivals, and when to call an exotics vet. General guidance, not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Reptile Husbandry Software: What to Look For (Australia)
How to compare reptile record-keeping options in Australia — paper, spreadsheets, generic pet apps and dedicated husbandry software — by category.
Reptile Expo Checklist for Australian Buyers and Sellers
A practical checklist for attending an Australian reptile expo as a buyer or seller: pre-expo prep, on-day essentials, transport and quarantine on return.
Handling Venomous Reptiles Safely: A Guide for Licensed Australian Keepers
Safety-focused guidance for licensed venomous reptile keepers in Australia: hook and tong workflow, secure enclosures, incident procedure and logging.