OK, so according to that page, they do issue permits, but I wonder if they only issue them to zoos or people who are keeping them for a specific purpose (rehabilitation, reintroduction, education, et cetera). I didn't have any idea emerald boas and their python brethren weren't allowed here. One of my other loves. Or two, but they're honestly pretty much the same snake to me. Obviously I'm no taxonomist, although I am aware of the differences, so you all don't have to lunge at me.