Honestly, California is the worst state when it comes to animal regulation.
We have the most restrictions based on really idiotic and/or outdated reasoning.

I've been involved with animal legalization for the past 2-3 years. Hundreds of people have sent letters and gone to Department or Fish and Game meetings to resolve some of them. Nothing has worked. And these were for the 'cute fuzzy' critters that are legal in all other states. I can only imagine it's much worse for our serpent friends.

At this point, the best method to fight is to educate those who are ignorant.