I'm a resident of Hamilton and we have some of the toughest laws regarding pets.

We can't keep snakes in excess of 3 meters and reptiles in excess of 2 meters, anything with venom is a no-no regardless of size.

It comes down to knowing your rights, you don't even have to allow the police into your house. When you let anyone into your house, you are doing it voluntarily unless they come with a warrant. I speak with anyone on my front porch, nobody is invited in. If they observe anything inside, you're screwed.