So, I'm in the process of buying my first home as I type this......it's been a hectic day to say the least.

However, before I even looked at a house in the particular town I'm moving to I checked state, county, and municipal laws concerning the ownership of reptiles. This particular town? There is nothing restricting ownership at ALL levels......which is GREAT news to me a snake keeper. I feel the best strategy however for me in the future is to keep tight lips about my hobby with the neighbors.

However, as I glanced down the list of municipalities that prohibit snake ownership (not very many, but certainly about 8-10% of them), I had a little bit of worry come over me.....

What if laws are enacted in the future that affect what I love?....do I move? .....do I fight the legislation as a "crazy snake guy" that no one wants to live next to due to his hobby?


Most of the municipalities that restrict reptile ownership ban all snakes over 6ft or have a "constrictor" rule (which is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of as most snakes constrict to eat their prey, even if small)


So, what are your thoughts about being confronted with new legislation in the future? Have you had experiences before with a negative result from such legislation?.....of course I realize the importance of USARK from all of this even more now.