Is it legal to walk around outside with your snake?

[jaydoncooper2]

I live in the UK and want to know if its legal to walk around town with a snake haha just curious i dont do this. Is it legal in any contry?

JAYDON.

[Vanouri]

I regularly take my ball python for walks and have never had an issue, although I live in the U.S. I can't see anyone having a problem with it, and if you are approached by someone of the law, explain how you just didn't know.

[MarkS]

I suppose it depends on where you are. If there are no specific laws against it, and there probably aren't since most places wouldn't take the time to bother passing such a law, then it should be fine. I wouldn't recommend it though because if enough people complain to local government officials then there WOULD be a law against it.

[The Golem]

I live in the UK and want to know if its legal to walk around town with a snake haha just curious i dont do this. Is it legal in any country?

JAYDON.

There is nothing in the bylaws for Toronto, Canada prohibiting taking a ball python outside. Most of the bylaws relate to the care and welfare of the pets, and outdoor activities/control of dogs and cats. And there's a list of prohibited animals.

[jaydoncooper2]

Vanouri, do you have it round your neck and are you allowed into stores

JAYDON.

[Eric Alan]

Vanouri, do you have it round your neck and are you allowed into stores

JAYDON.

I would venture to say that it would depend on the store. Personally, I can't think of any good reasons to have it around your neck while shopping in the first place.

[bcr229]

I take my larger snakes out in the yard for sun and fresh air periodically when the weather is nice. I'm a bit hesitant to do it with the smaller ones though, as we have hawks in the area.

[MontyAndMelissa]

I take my ball out and about all the time. I live in the US, but there are no laws where I live against it. I take them into stores, any store that a dog is allowed in, my ball python is allowed in. That's the way I see it.

[The Golem]

I would venture to say that it would depend on the store. Personally, I can't think of any good reasons to have it around your neck while shopping in the first place.

1. To get a second opinion.
2. To see if the colour/pattern of your purchase clashes with or complements your snake's colouration.

[DVirginiana]

1. To get a second opinion.
2. To see if the colour/pattern of your purchase clashes with or complements your snake's colouration.

A second opinion on what?

The snake doesn't care what colors your decorations are. But bringing a picture of your snake would be less stressful to the animal than bringing the actual snake.