Quote Originally Posted by BumbleB View Post
Yes they are illegal in the five boroughs. Not promoting breaking the law either but i personally know people with big collections that live in the city with no issues. Its definitely not enforced I just wouldnt go running around my block with a huge snake on my shoulders
Pretty sure people have walked around with their big snakes and they never got in trouble. I'm not condoning it, but people get away with it quite often by the looks of it.

Quote Originally Posted by Albert Clark View Post
I live in N.Y.C. (unfortunately) and was under the notion that the law specified snakes having a length of 5 feet or more as being banned? That would include the "giant" snakes and all venomous species." Giant" being Burmese, reticulated , and anacondas. Yes , its really unfortunate bc there are so many irresponsible herp owners here in N.Y.C. as evidenced by the recent and historical cases of releasing unwanted herps in the sewers and rivers and subways in this already filthy, smelly city. The best we can do is fund USARK and make a proposal to them to assist us responsible keepers to try and change the laws here. Also, join the Long Island Herpetological Society of New York. Obtain certificates of authority and licenses from the Dept. of Agriculture and become vendors at all these Repticons and Expos to have proof of our professionalism. Mostly all Herpetological societies are affiliated with teaching universities and schools of veterinary medicine which will help our call for new legislation. Stay in peace and not pieces. The Long Island Herp. Society is affiliated with the Farmingdale University of New York.
I think all boids are banned regardless, actually.