Permits?

Do you need special permits to Breed and sell snake in The U.S.A. or more specifically Illinois?

- CCarr33

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

Albert Einstein

As far as I know in IL the only thing you need a permit for is owning native endangered species (like hognoses). You probably have to do some sort of business-dealy if you make over a certain amount in sales, but I don't really know.

Check your states Parks & Wildlife site. It should have the info for any permits needed. Also check your cities laws to make sure they don't have any restrictions.

In Texas a permit is needed to own(private permit) or breed and sale(buiseness permit) certain large breeds and some native hots. But then in Houston you are not to have a snake that gets over 9(I think) ft.

I would start with your state laws and work down to your local laws and ordnance. If you don't find the info call the game warden office and ask.

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Originally Posted by CCarr33

Do you need special permits to Breed and sell snake in The U.S.A. or more specifically Illinois?

- CCarr33

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

Albert Einstein

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There are many assumptions that permit only pertains to normal phase western hognose. I spoke with the IDNR endangered species project manager and he confirmed residents of Illinois must possess a permit regardless of hognose morph.
let me know if you have any further questions.