What snakes are illegal now?

I just found out yesterday that Burms are now illegal in Colorado! I was just baffled because if one of those guys shakes loose, he wouldn't survive the temp drops at night.. The guy couldn't tell me what other snakes are illegal. Does anyone else know??

You should run a search for the department of game and wildlife, or the Colorado equivalent. They should have a section on the Administrative Code or similar statutes that you can look up. Here in Virginia, the list can be found here: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp...g+4VAC15-30-40

I'm sure Colorado has a similar document. BTW, they may not be illegal to own in the state, but it would be against the Lacy Act to cross state lines with one. Believe it or not, that would be a federal felony. :tears:

It varies by state, but a national ban is soon going to be in place that bans the sale and interstate transportation of the Burmese python (Python molurus bivittatus), the yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), and two subspecies of the African python (Python sebae)

is there a site for illegals in florida?

Herp laws can get very complicated, you need to check at every level.
-Federal
-State
-County
-city/town

Then check on native/invasive speciec laws.

These laws could fall under different branches as well.
- fish and game
- animal control
- Health dept (?)


My advice is to contact your local herp society (if there is one), they would probably be your best resource.

just found out

There are length laws for anything over 6ft in Colorado springs. Also to gain a permit for said animal you must have an inspection done annually ($25.00 annual fee) before obtaining permit. The number you would call to arrange this is the county Humane Society (719) 473-1741.

I am not sure if it is all of Colorado or just Colorado springs

hope it helps

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Originally Posted by princess17

I just found out yesterday that Burms are now illegal in Colorado! I was just baffled because if one of those guys shakes loose, he wouldn't survive the temp drops at night.. The guy couldn't tell me what other snakes are illegal. Does anyone else know??

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Planning on getting a burm?

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

It varies by state, but a national ban is soon going to be in place that bans the sale and interstate transportation of the Burmese python (Python molurus bivittatus), the yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), and two subspecies of the African python (Python sebae)

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I just want to make a note that it bans interstate sale and transportation. They are legal to own, buy, and sell within state lines but the sale or the snake cannot cross state lines.

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Originally Posted by Kodieh

I just want to make a note that it bans interstate sale and transportation. They are legal to own, buy, and sell within state lines but the sale or the snake cannot cross state lines.

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Until your state decides to make them illegal.. Then you're up the creek.

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Originally Posted by John1982

Until your state decides to make them illegal.. Then you're up the creek.

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Not just your State...your City or County can ban an animal by as well.

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Originally Posted by Rob

Planning on getting a burm?

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No. But someday i would like to own a giant snake. Unfortunately, it will be completely illegal by the time I'm ready for one.

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Originally Posted by Slim

Not just your State...your City or County can ban an animal by as well.

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So is this like a felony type law where if you break it you're in some deep stuff, or is it like a speeding ticket kind of punishment where they slap you on the wrist and you pay the fine?

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Originally Posted by princess17

So is this like a felony type law where if you break it you're in some deep stuff, or is it like a speeding ticket kind of punishment where they slap you on the wrist and you pay the fine?

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A felony is a federal offense. It's a pretty big deal to be even in federal court. It's usually for murder, kidnapping, assault/battery, rape, selling large amounts of drugs, etc. So yes, a felony means you better have your a** covered good, otherwise if you're convicted you're going to federal prison.

I guess they're treating snakes like drugs, lol.

Just found this, should be helpful:

Injurious Wildlife Listing Enacted Today

Today US Fish & Wildlife Service enacted a rule adding four constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife List of the Lacey Act; Burmese python, N. African python, S. African python and Yellow anaconda. It will now be a felony to import or cross state lines with these four animals, their eggs, or their hybrids. Possession, breeding and trade within your state is allowed unless there is a state law violated. Export is allowed as long as the animals exit the country from a designated port of entry without making a connecting flight, or landing within the United States. All flights must directly exit the United States.

1. NO on IMPORT.

2. NO on INTERSTATE TRANSPORT.

3. YES POSSESSION, BREEDING & TRADE IN LEGAL STATES IS ALLOWED.

4. YES EXPORT THROUGH DESIGNATED PORT OF ENTRY WITH NO US CONNECTION IS ALLOWED.

5. APPLIES TO EGGS & HYBRIDS.

6. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Questions: president@usark.org

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So is this like a felony type law where if you break it you're in some deep stuff, or is it like a speeding ticket kind of punishment where they slap you on the wrist and you pay the fine?

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If you get caught with a single illegal species and are a private owner you're probably not going to do jail time. But, you will most likely pay a fine and most importantly, you will lose your snake.

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Originally Posted by princess17

So is this like a felony type law where if you break it you're in some deep stuff, or is it like a speeding ticket kind of punishment where they slap you on the wrist and you pay the fine?

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Depends on how the law is written by the state, county, or city.
Also depends on what jurisdiction it falls under, Fish and game, animal control, or something else.

No burms, rock, or retics in connecticut period.......lame.

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Originally Posted by xFenrir

A felony is a federal offense.

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Incorrect. A felony is simply a serious crime, generally one for which the sentencing guidelines include at least the possibility of a prison sentence greater than 1 year. There are both state and federal felonies, and crimes like murder, rape, and burglary are usually state felonies. Any of them can be federal felonies if they occur on federal property, involve the crossing of state lines, or involve a federal employee in some way. (Assaulting a police officer is a state felony, whereas assaulting an FBI agent is a federal felony.)

The only crimes that are ALWAYS federal felonies are violations of federal laws. (Lacey Act violations being a good, thread-relevant example.)

Also, it is possible for a crime to be a federal misdemeanor. If a misdemeanor is committed in such a way that the jurisdiction is federal, then it's a federal misdemeanor. (Petty theft crossing a state line or on federal property, for example.)

(I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV, and I also did not sleep at a Holiday Inn last night, so take the above only as my personal knowledge, not as legal advice or expertise.)

Whoops, you're right. I got the second half right nut didn't change the first part. Silly me. :P