It's illegal to own my ball python/ Getting my ball python taken away

[FlynnTheBP]

Haylie,
I would call these people and ask to talk to someone who deals with permits. It is possible that you can hold onto your snake until you are approved for one. Also, find out if the fine is a one time thing or accumulative. Good luck with your BP, I hope everything goes well. And dispose usually means either euthanasia or giving the animal to someone with a permit/shelter. You can ask about that too.

[rock]

I am sorry to read this.

If all else fails and you are truly at the point that the state is about to take your snake and "dispose" of it, please know you can send it to me in Florida. Even temporarily.

I hope you keep your snake. Perhaps someone else, closer to you, can help as well. Just giving you a final option of someone out in the world that can provide a happy home, if you need it. Good luck!

[Haylie]

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I am sorry to read this.

If all else fails and you are truly at the point that the state is about to take your snake and "dispose" of it, please know you can send it to me in Florida. Even temporarily.

I hope you keep your snake. Perhaps someone else, closer to you, can help as well. Just giving you a final option of someone out in the world that can provide a happy home, if you need it. Good luck!

Thanks so much for the offer. I really appreciate it. I might be contacting you if things go bad.

[Haylie]

Haylie,
I would call these people and ask to talk to someone who deals with permits. It is possible that you can hold onto your snake until you are approved for one. Also, find out if the fine is a one time thing or accumulative. Good luck with your BP, I hope everything goes well. And dispose usually means either euthanasia or giving the animal to someone with a permit/shelter. You can ask about that too.

They've already denied the permit and the fine will be accumulative. Thanks for telling me what dispose means though. Although I'm going to try to find a home before they can take her away.

[rock]

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Thanks so much for the offer. I really appreciate it. I might be contacting you if things go bad.

You're welcome. I do hope you find a solution to keep your snake close to you!

[Lizardlicks]

Did they say why the permit was denied? Can you fight and re-apply?

[Haylie]

Did they say why the permit was denied? Can you fight and re-apply?

They denied it because in my county constrictor snakes are deemed dangerous. So I'm not allowed to have a ball python period. But they never informed me of that when I was applying for the permit even though I told them where I was located before hand. However the county about 10 minutes away from me allows constrictor snakes. And then another county somewhat nearby only allows you to have constrictor snakes if you live on an acre or more.

[Kcl]

They denied it because in my county constrictor snakes are deemed dangerous. So I'm not allowed to have a ball python period. But they never informed me of that when I was applying for the permit even though I told them where I was located before hand. However the county about 10 minutes away from me allows constrictor snakes. And then another county somewhat nearby only allows you to have constrictor snakes if you live on an acre or more.

Per the state regulation, you are allowed to appeal within 10 days of your written permit refusal. Of course, whether that's useful depends on the exact wording of your county regulation. Also, if you bought your snake in state, the seller was required to verify that you had a permit.

[Kcl]

And then another county somewhat nearby only allows you to have constrictor snakes if you live on an acre or more.

New Castle's do look silly, but it looks like they wrote it for farm animals and then just shoved in "exotics" and "wild" and called it a day. Lazy, problematic way to write regs but it happens I guess.

[TattedLass253]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation! I hope we get to hear a more positive update soon.