For the time being, Alabama seems like an excellent place to keep herps. The only laws we have are for native species (indigos, pines, southern hognoses, alligator snapping turtle, AL map turtle), although venomous are illegal without a permit.

So far we haven't fallen victim to the legislation that's sweeping the nation. I'm kind of worried about it though, being that we're so close to Florida and this state has its fair share of closed-minded politicians and voters.

http://www.alabamaherps.com/laws%20&...ateRegulations