Are ball pythons illegal in...?

[Lolo76]

That doesn't negate what Charlie posted. Pythons are illegal in all 5 boros of NYC. If you own one, you own it illegally.

Well then you my friend, are a felon!...and its not a smart idea to flaunt illegal activities on public forums.....

They are prohibited in NYC: http://www.nycacc.org/nychealthcode.htm

But it also says this, which could be a loophole...
"(a) No person shall sell or give to another person, possess, harbor or keep wild animals identified in subsection (b) of this section or in regulations promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection (e) of this section other than in:
(4) A place which has received the approval of the Department to exhibit or use such animals, and which has protective devices which are adequate to prevent such animal from escaping or injuring the public. The Department may impose reasonable conditions and time limits on the granting of such approval."

Furthermore, it is not a felony to own any illegal animal... they simply issue a citation and/or remove the animals from your home. Can you imagine being in jail for having a Ball Python? LMAO. Here's what they do if your animal is deemed "dangerous" -

"(c) If, upon examination of the animal, or consideration of its history of the circumstances of the report made pursuant to ¨þ 11.03, or the complaint concerning said animal, the Department finds the animal to be vicious or dangerous, it may order:
(1) The animal to be surrendered for the purpose of humane destruction;
(2) The animal to be permanently removed from the City;
(3) n/a
(4) Such other action as the Department deems sufficient to insure control of the animal and protection of the public."