Stefan,
Wow that's amazing. I love hearing about how old these little guys can get, and can get passed down in the family. Kinda makes them a little more special
Your dad certainly sounds like a avid DIY handyman, I would love to have an open area like that in my house! Lol he falls asleep while swimming, bet that’s hilarious to watch
My friend had a blue tongue skink (I think it was a skink), always reminded me of godzilla.
Mark,
Yea certain reptiles do require a license but not every one, there are a few freshwater turtles that in VIC you can own without the need for a license. From the forums I was reading up on, seems like NSW is notorious about owning reptiles!