Moving to a more reptile friendly state? (Florida, Carolinas?)

If you're going to sell any reptiles in Florida you need a permit from the FWC, it's $50 a year and easy enough to obtain.

http://myfwc.custhelp.com/app/answer...other-reptiles.

For the time being, Alabama seems like an excellent place to keep herps. The only laws we have are for native species (indigos, pines, southern hognoses, alligator snapping turtle, AL map turtle), although venomous are illegal without a permit.

So far we haven't fallen victim to the legislation that's sweeping the nation. I'm kind of worried about it though, being that we're so close to Florida and this state has its fair share of closed-minded politicians and voters.

http://www.alabamaherps.com/laws%20&...ateRegulations

Montana is gun friendly, and reptile friendly. That's all I need. :D

I think SC is about the most herp friendly state I can think of, and if you live in Columbia your only 2 hours from the beach, 2 hours from Charlotte, and pretty darn close to Fl and Ga.

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Originally Posted by sho220

Before anyone packs up the house and family and moves to Florida, I would try and get some info and opinions from those who are currently living there or have lived there in the past. I was born and grew up in FL and would have serious reservations about moving back there...

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An old friend of mine lives in St. Augustine and has been enjoying it there. She has said little that would be taken as negative for living down there. Though, in the thought of being well informed, brought me to asking around here for others for more opinions.

I live in NC and LOVE it i hope when my husband retires from the army we will stay here, there is really no laws about keeping snakes that i can find.

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Originally Posted by rebelrachel13

For the time being, Alabama seems like an excellent place to keep herps. The only laws we have are for native species (indigos, pines, southern hognoses, alligator snapping turtle, AL map turtle), although venomous are illegal without a permit.

So far we haven't fallen victim to the legislation that's sweeping the nation. I'm kind of worried about it though, being that we're so close to Florida and this state has its fair share of closed-minded politicians and voters.

http://www.alabamaherps.com/laws%20&...ateRegulations

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I'll second this. However, there's nothing to do there. At all. At least GA has ATL. But if you don't care about that kinda stuff then it's perfect. You can own any non-Federally protected species. And a permit to HOTs is as easy to get as a hunting permit.

I live in GA. You can't own a native species as a pet. So no cornsnakes here.

I live in Florida. it has a lot to offer for herp enthusiasts. there are 10 Repticon shows here a year. The Daytona show is here. If you like to explore, there are many native species that people keep as pets. There are several venemous reptile camps here that you can visit. Then if you want more, you can venture down to the Everglades and find the giant invasive species and other reptiles like iguanas, Tegu, monitors, etc... in the wild. As far as getting Dubia roaches, well that hasn't stopped some people I know from getting them. ;)

I keep my Panther Chameleon outside. It is the ideal climate for him. Just this week my kids have caught, green tree frogs, brown anoles, green anoles, Cuban tree frogs, brown rat snake, oak toads. We are incubating anole eggs now that they found and that is just around our house. We love it here

ZOMBIES in Fla..........http://www.myfoxny.com/story/1863317...fight-in-miami
spooky

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ZOMBIES in Fla..........http://www.myfoxny.com/story/1863317...fight-in-miami
spooky

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Yes, I see Zombies all the time. Almost saw the start of the Gainesville outbreak this past weekend. False alarm. Just be sure to get your concealed carry permit and you will be fine.