Texas snake permit

[dryates]

So I just realized that you need a permit in Texas to own asiatic rock pythons or python molurus and seeing as how I have a Burmese python or Python molurus bivittatus which would be a subspecies I assume I need a permit. Someone please inform me because when I talked to parked and wildlife they didn't make it seem like I did but then at the time I didn't know that they were the same species! If I do, do I just go pick one up or is there a process cuz I'm close to the 21 days

[dryates]

So for those who saw this post and either didn't reply or who truly didn't know and are wondering, you do, it's 20 dollars and you just need a drivers license

[Denial]

ive heard the permit in texas is very simple to get someone once compared it to getting a hunting permit at walmart.

[dryates]

Basically

[Jadonh]

What about Arizona? What are permit laws there for large constrictors and for Hots?

[Dundee]

I have the permit for my reticulated python. you can get it at walmart. The permit to own/transport your animal is just $20 bucks but if your a breeder you will have to get the $60 permit.

[lk_holla]

So this is everywhere in texas? wow i'm glad i found out now. i suspected but I wasn't sure and its hard to find the information. thanks!

[Mikkwa]

There is a small write up about the exotic snake permit requirement in Texas, statewide which went into effect on 04-01-2008 in the June 2008 Reptiles Magazine. There is also info' on the Texas Parks & Wildlife website under exotic snake permits. It includes all venomous snakes not indigenous to Texas and the 5 considered largest snake species: Python sebae, Python molurus, Python reticulatus, Python natalensis, & Eunectes murinus. Any hybrids are also included. As stated previously the recreational permit is $20.00 per yr. and can be obtained at any place hunting & fishing licenses are sold. It allows the keeper to possess & transport an unlimited number of snakes.
The commercial use permit is $60.00 per yr. and has to be purchased at a Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept., at least that is the info' I was given when inquiring about both permits. This permit allows the commercial keeper to possess, transport & sell an unlimited number of snakes.

I feel we have a pretty lenient law, at least for now. Lets hope it doesn't get more strict in the future. I keep retics & burms, plus smaller snake species & bought my recreational permit to stay legal. The last thing any of us needs is to give the law makers another reason to ban our snakes!

[red_eyes]

hi i jus moved to Huston, Texas an i knew about needing a license for certain snakes but can you tell me where i need to go so i can get the proper licenses?

[KMG]

hi i jus moved to Huston, Texas an i knew about needing a license for certain snakes but can you tell me where i need to go so i can get the proper licenses?

Any location that sells hunting and fishing licenses.

http://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/business/p...igenous_snakes