Big snake ban... Is the Retic an exception?

[californiakingsnake]

I was browsing snakes for sale and I seen "Burmese Python- out of stock, banned, Rock python- Out of stock, Banned, Green anaconda-out of stock, banned, yellow anaconda- out of stock, banned, Reticulated python- 200 plus shipping." Does that mean I can really buy a retic online still?!?!

[Tfpets]

Yep, retics were not part of the ban, go figure!

[californiakingsnake]

It makes absolutely no sense... But its still good. Ive been wanting one.

[Tfpets]

I absolutely love retics but I could see them being banned before a burm. Makes no sense at all!

[californiakingsnake]

me too.... because from all I have read a Retic is bigger than a Burm right? And this ban was directed towards very large snakes.

[Tfpets]

I don't think it was just about big snakes, it was more about potentially invasive and dangerous species as perceived by a few folks with power.

[californiakingsnake]

That is true.

[Denial]

green anacondas were not banned. Burmese pythons, north and south african rock pythons and yellow anacondas were put on the lacey act. So far the others have not been added.

[Xotik]

Yeah, so far the Retics have skated past. Local laws here in Vermont ban them though - so you gotta make sure they are allowed in your state before you order them. Reputable breeders won't send a snake to a state with laws against them. I believe the punishment here is $500/per foot of snake, or a jail sentence - and the death of the animal in question. Don't quote me on that, its 3am...

[californiakingsnake]

Arkansas has pretty much no reptile laws, so long as you do not attempt to sell local wildlife.