Attention breeders in Florida...

[Aes_Sidhe]

Not every state required a licenses to sell. Some only require tax id if you plan to sell in your state at shows and what not. Other wise your either a business or hobby that pays taxes each year.



Whats FL law on people shipping to that state, does the person still require a licenses to acquire out of state snakes.

Uhh I moved from Florida 2 years ago .. but from what I remember You for sure need Florida Category III license when you going to Florida Show and want to sell Your snakes there...
I dont know what law applies when you ship snake from out of state to Florida customer...

[dirdad]

Thank you so much for this information! *note to self get proper license before selling ball pythons* knowing my luck I wont get a warning

[m00kfu]

You can not buy a ball python in Florida (not even a single one, even privately) without breaking the law unless the seller has the required license!

Just out of curiosity, what does that mean for you as far as buying snakes from out of state?

[FINGAZZ]

what is the license is it.do you know what it cost?

[llovelace]

what is the license is it.do you know what it cost?

Class III licensing $50/yr

[FINGAZZ]

Class III licensing $50/yr

thanks now how do i go about geting one.im on the fwc site but im lost.lol

[pinkeye714]

Yeah. in most states you need a license to breed/sell any animal. I was in cali and it is the same deal, just they do not crack down as much since there is sooo many people.

thanks~

[Smitty524]

Thanks for the heads up...I just got a warning yesterday by FWC for fishing in a pond without a license.

[wolfy-hound]

Be aware that if you are applying for the Class III wildlife license to sell, you must also print out and fill out the "disaster plan" and send in just the first page, keeping all the other 7 pages for you at home. Also, send the application to the PO Box listed on top, NOT to the long address that the people in the office give you... and make out the check to FWC(which they don't mention).

Called Tallahassee four times just to understand the crazy paperwork!

[tikigator]

Yes you can apply on line... is i believe for selling Balls You need category III license

here is a link : http://myfwc.com/license/wildlife/captive-wildlife/

But it says this:

"Note: To review Florida Statutes (FS) or rules in the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) please go to https://www.flrules.org

The following species do not require a permit for personal possession as long as no other Rule or Statute applies. Examples include, but are not limited to, rules for Threatened or Endangered Species:

a.Reptiles or amphibians (nonvenomous, unprotected species that are NOT listed as endangered, threatened, species of special concern, conditional reptiles, or otherwise regulated)"

Ball Pythons are nonvenomous, unprotected, they are not listed under species of concern or conditional reptiles.....?

This is news to me and I usually follow the laws very carefully. I know a TON of people who buy and sell BPs on craigslist and I have never heard of a problem. Maybe I will contact them and get clarification on the issue.