I have searched ALL afternoon and have found nothing that states it is illegal to have ball pythons in FL. HOWEVER.....here is something interesting that I think maybe needs to be clarified:

http://biztaxlaw.about.com/od/glossa...rnsepermit.htm

There is a difference between a LICENSE and a PERMIT. You must have a PERMIT to own a dangerous animal (venemous snake, endangered animal, etc). Ball pythons do not require a permit.

However, in order to SELL an animal you must have a LICENSE. I don't know the individual laws on this but I thought there was something about even selling dogs and cats, that legally you must have a breeders license to sell them. Now of course there is a fine line between "selling" and "rehoming". If you are breeding to sell...that is different than rehoming one animal.

And I think that's where things get confusing. I know a few breedes who have gotten busted on craigslist for breeding and selling dogs. They must have a kennel license with our county, and the must have a license to sell in the state of FL.

But Permits are different, permits are needed for exotic animals that may pose a threat or danger if not housed properly (certain species of huge snakes, wolves, bears, venemous snakes and insects, endangered fish, etc).

As far as Fish and Wildlife I have NO idea why they showed upto the OP's property to inspect UNLESS they thought perhaps he had Berms or other "reptiles requiring a permit".

I actually have a business license, so I am able to sell from my home. I cannot, however, do business IN my home (meaning I cannot have people come onto my property to do business (ie: pet store type selling). However I can sell online, etc.....I think a "license to sell" is something the county or government would care more about than FWC.