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If I were to start keeping colubrids, I'd print and laminate reference cards with name, species, and locale and stick 'em right on the cages in case I got raided as people sometimes do. Otherwise the "expert" could very well come in and decide a Western Hognose was an Eastern Hognose and have 'em haul off the whole crew and give me a huge fine.

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Wow...that really stinks. Sounds like GA is a bad place for herp-lovers to live. Yeah...if you ever do start keeping colubrids, that's a good idea to have them VERY clearly identified. They're as addictive as pythons, IMO. I've only got my one little gopher, but I've seen many different kinds I'd LOVE to have in my collection someday.

And yet, this law from Georgia: GA. COMP. R. & REGS r. 391-4-11-.02 An alligator farm permit may be issued to any person who is eighteen years of age and has not committed any crime relating to the illegal taking of a crocodilian species; the applicant's facilities are subject to inspection prior to issuing the permit. Annual Fee $50.00.

And apparently West Virginia has no laws that apply to keeping exotic pets. Here's an interesting link: http://www.api4animals.org/372.htm
Judy, that might come in handy the next time you move.

There is an effort underway to have the laws changed, but it's just such a low priority that the legislature doesn't even put it on a committee's agenda apparently. The DNR apparently even requested changes and went ignored. I have had native species before, and had friends who had them, but not since I found out they were illegal and how much hot water I can get in!

It's pretty obvious that a ball python looks nothing like an Eastern Diamondback or an Indigo (except for the lack of legs, of course), so I figure even the most clueless cop or animal control officer won't haul me in for ball pythons. But like I said, if I ever do get colubrids, I will be making it very easy for inspectors/cops/DNR/etc. to see what they are and where they come from.

That's a great link, Smynx! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Smynx! I bookmarked that. It'll be very helpful in the future!