I live in CA and wouldn't move away. I don't mind visiting other states, but I don't think I could permanently live elsewhere...
However, I'll say that nothing here is cheap... I can buy a 2 story brand new house out of state for what I'm paying for my little apartment. And I've seen gorgeous huge homes out of state going the same price as some crappy shack homes here.
CA has a few reptile laws, but nothing too unreasonable. Department Fish and Game states that you cannot import, transport, or possess any of the following unless you have a permit:
- Crocodiles, Caimans, Alligators, and Gavials
- Snapping Turtles
- Anything venomous (with exceptions to the following)
California:
Native Venomous: No permit required...possession limit is 2 of each species
Exotic Venomous: Permit required
Protected Native Venomous: None
And I believe you need a permit to own native caught herps. (But I'm sure tons of people don't really care if they have a permit or not to catch alligator lizards and such from their backyard...)
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