My cousin has a 15ft burmese python (which are illegal here in Florida)

[yayforhanna]

She is way too large for her enclosure and she's been escaping lately
we have to get rid of her because we have a 3 year old in the house
We don't know what to do with her, if we hand her over to the wildlife regulators I'm 90% sure they'll kill her.

I don't want her destroyed


also: we got her before we moved to Florida, where it was legal, but we took her with us and THEN we found out they were illegal to own

[Andrew00]

Sorry to be harsh but it is your responsibility to know the law. And how can you possibly have a 15ft snake snake that gets out of a cage in the same house a 3 year old. I really hope you are just a troll, because if your not then there is a child's life in danger right now.

[yayforhanna]

it's not my snake so it's not my responsibility to find out what the laws are here
we both recently found out about this
the three year old has just moved in with us a few days ago with her parents

the aquarium is broken at the top corner, she broke it by pushing herself against the glass

today was the first time getting out so we know she has to go

we just don't know where
we're considering giving her away to a friend of our in NJ
but he's known to be.. irresponsible and has no experience with large snakes
or with snakes at all

[Skittles1101]

I suggest offering her to a breeder in Florida with the license to take and care these animals. I suggest doing it quickly, having a 15 foot snake in an escapable enclosure WITH a child in the house especially is a very bad idea.

[yayforhanna]

I suggest offering her to a breeder in Florida with the license to take and care these animals. I suggest doing it quickly, having a 15 foot snake in an escapable enclosure WITH a child in the house especially is a very bad idea.

I'll try to find one ASAP
we gave the parents some money to take her to the amusement park and zoo today while we try to figure this out.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

It is the owner's responsibility to research laws and make sure that the animal they own is done so LEGALLY.

A simple search on google prior to the move is all that was needed to find the information regarding Florida's herp legislation this would have allowed your cousin to act accordingly based on those information.

There are currently no reptiles listed as reptiles of concern.
Former reptiles of concern are now listed as conditional species. Conditional reptiles are not allowed to be acquired for personal possession. Reptile dealers, researchers and public exhibitors may apply for a permit to import or possess conditional snakes and lizards.
People who owned one of the following species, now listed as conditional species, before July 1, 2010 may keep their animal for the remainder of its life. These pet owners must maintain a valid reptile of concern license for these animals.
Indian or Burmese python (Python molurus)
Reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
Northern African python (Python sebae)
Southern African python (Python natalensis)
Amethystine python (Morelia amethistinus)
Scrub python (Morelia kinghorni)
Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus)
Anyone who possesses a former reptile of concern and can no longer keep their animal may relinquish it at a Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day event or to a licensed reptile dealer. A map of licensed reptile dealers is available online.

http://myfwc.com/license/wildlife/ca...es-of-concern/

Obviously since he cannot own the animal legally nor can he keep it properly even if it was legal, the animal needs to be surrendered and here is the next pet amnesty day event November 11th 2011 http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/no...ty-day-events/

[Jonas@Balls2TheWall]

What part of Florida are you in?

[yayforhanna]

What part of Florida are you in?

Ft. Lauderdale

[Stewart_Reptiles]

And also because at this point the only real legal course of action is the surrendering of the animal I will remind everyone that.

8. No posts promoting illegal behavior will be tolerated, including but not limited to warez/pirating of copyrighted material, illegal drug or alcohol usage, and illegal ownership or trafficking of species.

[Denial]

im guessing troll. Unless your really just that cocky. What kind of fish tank do you have a 15 foot burm in? Also has anyone had a burm get out and eat there child? People get so uptight over this subject. And yes im sure its dangerous having such a large an imal get loose in your house but I dont think the first thing its going to do is hunt down the 3 year old. Regardless if your not a troll I pray you find someone quick that knows how to properly keep these animals. Fish tanks were designed for fish not burms.