How are people able to sell reticulated pythons at shows in Alabama?

[Bogertophis]

Ok, I thought there may have been some sort of loop hole in the law which allowed them to be kept, I remember when the van first came out I was still seeing tegus and the person selling them explained to me that it was fine at the time as long as they were micro chipped. Still could be, or like you say they’re just ignoring the law which seems like a terrible idea if you ask me. Well, there go my dreams of getting a retic


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Unfortunately, there are some people around that will tell you anything to make a sale. You're smart to do your own checking- as they say, "ignorance of the law" isn't a valid defense. I would hate to run afoul of these laws- it's just not worth it. But rather than fixate on a snake you cannot keep, look at all the awesome ones that you can.