California state laws

[SDA]

This link might help about local and state ordinances and if permits are required

http://www.ocregister.com/2013/06/21...-get-a-permit/

However ... here is a link to the restricted species list requiring a permit (last checked May 2017)

https://www.animallaw.info/administr...ossession-live

To quote

All species (D).

(7) Class Reptilia-Reptiles

(A) Order Crocodilia-Crocodiles, Caimans, Alligators and Gavials

All species (D).
(B) Family Chelyridae-Snapping Turtles
All species (D).
(C) Family Elapidae-Cobras, Coral Snakes, Mambas, Kraits, etc.
All species (D).

(D) Family Viperidae-Adders and Vipers

All species (D).

(E) Family Crotalidae-Pitvipers

All nonnnative species (D).
(F) Family Colubridae-Colubrids
1. Dispholidus typus (Boomslang) (D).
2. Genus Thelotornis (Bird, twig, or vine snakes) (D).
3. Genus Nerodia (watersnakes) (D).
(G) Family Helodermatidae

1. Heloderma suspectum suspectum (reticulate Gila monster) (D).

More links including fees!

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensin...ricted-Species

Link to find a sales agent where you should be able to call about permits

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/I...rch/FindOutlet



Most important is this one - Fish and Game number for asking questions

California Department of Fish and Wildlife - 916-928-2537 (Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm, PST)