Ohio and Arizona reptile laws

[artist&writer]

I am wanting to move to the Phoenix, AZ area within the next year. In between moving locations, I may have to live with my dad temporarily in OH. I need to know whether or not I should have trouble moving with three ball pythons and a boa constrictor to either location. Do any recent laws passed effect the transport to either state or the temporary ownership in Ohio?

[Neal]

As far as I know nothing has been passed that would affect you having your boa and three bp's. I'm assuming it's a BCI or something of that nature and not like an Anaconda, if so then I'm almost positive you're fine.

I know in 2014 they're passing one about anything over 12 foot. So to my knowledge nothing currently will affect you. Though local laws are always different, so I would check them out too.

[artist&writer]

Thank you. Yes, three female balls and a male BCI. All of the articles I was coming across were from 2011, and I couldn't seem to find anything more updated. Now, how to figure out a four day car ride with four snakes, two dogs, and two turtles. I think it may be easier to find someone to ship the reptiles to in AZ if possible. There seems to be several breeders in the Phoenix area.

[MootWorm]

There are some pretty cool people in Phoenix. Just sayin I would definitely recommend shipping if you can swing it. Driving with one cat was miserable enough, I can't imagine making the trip with that many critters. You should join the AZ ball python facebook group, everyone is super helpful on there.

[martin82531]

I have personally never used these guys but they have posted on this site a couple a few times.

http://www.shipyourreptiles.com/


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[BFE Pets]

I dont know where you are coming from but to even travel through the state of Ohio with any exotic animal bp's and rtb's included you MUST have a veterinary health certificate! no exceptions. if you get questioned about whats in the tank and you dont have the proper paperwork they can confiscate your animals and a healthy penalty. most vets charge the standard visit price plus $15 for a certificate. if you can i'd suggest shipping but it doesnt sound like that will be an option if you maybe staying in ohio for a while.

[Melody]

Arizona's a pretty reptile friendly state

[Diasnis]

Arizona's a pretty reptile friendly state

Agreed :-) I know there are a few restrictions floating around, but as far as I know, you should be good once you get to Arizona. As far as traveling through the other states, though, I'm not certain of any of the restrictions/requirements.

[irishanaconda]

They are a little more strict on owning hots, but if its just ball pythons and boas u should be fine as others stated. U can even have hots but the rules are a little strict and no non native hots or threatened native species