If he had the animal prior to the state legislation then he could have easily had the animal put on the grandfather list. To answer your question, I will not lie, if there was an outright ban in my state and they were some how not allowing a grandfather list (I remember hearing from a vet tech that is illegal), then yes my animals would be put behind a closed door. I in no way support the legislation, our tax dollars have more important things to do than ban snakes that kill less people per year than vending machines; however, I do not support anyone that openly violates a law that would likely allow him to keep the animal should he accept a grandfather list...if such a system was not in place then I will admit my Jeffersonian heart is forged in rebellion and will be enraged while my mind tempered in democracy will be deeply saddened.