crossing state borders with pythons and reticulated pythons

[roxiewright]

Hey everyone, my name is Roxie. I am new to the whole online posting but they guy at the pet place where I but all my food and equipment recommend it. I live in Kansas but am moving to Colorado in five months. Does anybody know if there are laws about crossing state lines with them? I have a young ball python and about a two year old that are regular. I also have a butter but she is still young as well. I will very soon be getting a reticulated python as a baby. I'm just curious if I'll have any trouble transporting them?

[ajmreptiles]

The ball python is fine to move across the state border. but the retic, as of right now to be able to cross state border you need to have been a member of USARK since at least April 8th, 2015 otherwise I would suggest that you wait to receive your snake until you move into your new home

[roxiewright]

Ok thank you so much! That was what I was debating....certainly is not worth trouble.

[anicatgirl]

A Kansas person!!! Hiiii and

[roxiewright]

Lol yup😁 and thank you!

[Yodawagon]

But hey, you can smoke weed there. Go figure.

[Rorschach]

It isn't like moving to a different state someone is going to search your vehicle for snakes... or at all. Though it may not seem or feel like it, we are still America. Look into how and why this country was founded. Move your snakes and be happy, don't let the idiots running this country into the ground separate you from your passion.

[Bluebonnet Herp]

It isn't like moving to a different state someone is going to search your vehicle for snakes... or at all. Though it may not seem or feel like it, we are still America. Look into how and why this country was founded. Move your snakes and be happy, don't let the idiots running this country into the ground separate you from your passion.

You should never condone law breaking, especially a felony, online.

To OP: Even if you receive a retic before moving and are not a member who is allowed to ship them, you can always find another approved USARK member to ship your retic for you.
As of this time, ball pythons are not illegal to transport. However, there may be specific state laws that do regulate or forbid their transport.

[Rorschach]

Did not condone the moving of a reticulated or any other snake with issues in relocating. If you read the post you will see I said snakes, referring the butter. OP was curious about her ball python.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

It isn't like moving to a different state someone is going to search your vehicle for snakes... or at all. Though it may not seem or feel like it, we are still America. Look into how and why this country was founded. Move your snakes and be happy, don't let the idiots running this country into the ground separate you from your passion.

Whether the law is just or not, the law is the law and encouraging people to break it or breaking it yourself will not help anyone, it will just add to the negative image snake owners are already suffering from and will only lead to more outrageous laws.

Do yourself a favor be a RESPONSIBLE KEEPER in private and in public, this includes the advice you provide to others.