Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following the theft of reptiles from Kangaroo Flat in late March.
It is alleged the man forced entry to a business on Lockwood Road in the early hours of 30 March.
An estimated 50 reptiles, including snakes, bearded dragons, monitors and lizards were allegedly stolen from the premises.
Detectives charged a 24-year-old California Gully man this morning with burglary and theft.
He has been bailed to appear before the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on 14 June.
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