Exotic animals are not prohibited according to § 23-1-103, which means that you do not need a permit to own exotic snakes. As always, check local laws before buying or catching a venomous snake. Each state regulates the possession of exotic animals by pets. Indiana`s laws are relatively lenient, given that some states even prohibit the possession of pets like ferrets. Indiana has no laws governing the possession of ordinary exotic animals such as pet birds, domestic rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and rodents. Current laws require permits for venomous snakes, exotic cats, and wildlife: Summary of the law: All people who own certain wildlife must obtain a permit for each animal they own. For Class I animals (Eastern Cotton-tailed Rabbit, Grey Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, Southern Flying Squirrel), Class II animals (beaver, coyote, grey fox, red fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, skunk, weasel) and Class III animals: wolves (purebred), bears, wild cats (excluding wild cats), venomous reptiles and crocodiles (at least 5 feet long). Under CONN. Gene. STAT.
§26-40a and §26-55, it is illegal to own potentially dangerous animals. However, venomous snakes are not listed in the legal definition of «dangerous animal.» You can apply for a permit to keep one, although it will most likely be refused. Pet owners must have a residential controlled exotic snake permit for the following snakes: Wooden rattlesnakes and eastern copperheads can only be kept as pets if they have been legally collected from the wild and require a venomous snake permit. Pet owners are limited to a wooden rattlesnake. It is illegal to own dangerous regulated animals, including: However, possession of similar venomous cobras and snakes (or snakes over 6 feet in length) is not allowed within the city limits of Houston, whether or not you get a national permit. Tropical and non-native venomous snakes require a license. It is also necessary to contact the district and municipal authorities in your area to find out which venomous snakes can be kept as pets. Even though it`s legal in your state to own a venomous snake, it may not be in your city. Several laws govern the possession of venomous snakes in Vermont.
To collect native venomous snakes, you need a scientific collection permit. After the N.D. ADMIN. CODE §48.1-09 Venomous snakes are considered non-traditional farm animals, category 3. Therefore, you need a permit to keep one. Georgia`s strange snake guarding laws mean that it is illegal to keep non-venomous snakes such as grain snakes, garter snakes, etc. In Florida, it is legal to own a venomous snake, as long as you have a permit. Owners need more than 1000 hours of experience with toxic reptiles and must also provide two letters of reference from existing licensees.
Nev. ADMIN. CODE ch. 503, § 110 lists several animals whose keeping is illegal and for which no authorisation may be granted. Permits are required for the importation, transportation and possession of wildlife that is illegally possessed. In each state, the legality of possession of certain wild or dangerous animals is regulated. And in most states, these laws apply to both venomous snakes and other animals. Some imported birds must have legal import documents, which then excludes them from the licensing requirement, including: Under MONT. ADMIN. R. §32.3.202, it is illegal to import an exotic snake into Montana without a single permit.
However, once you are in the state, no permit is required. Here are 10 alien species that can be legally held in the state of Indiana under applicable law and permit requirements. Permits are required for restricted snakes 12 feet or more, including: South Carolina is one of the few places in the country where you can find venomous snakes for sale at reptile shows. Under the Agency. Rev. STAT. § 37-477 – the law that specifies which animals require a permit – reptiles, whether toxic or not, are not mentioned. So you can legally keep a venomous snake without a license.
This article is accurate and corresponds to the best knowledge of the author. The Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not replace personal or professional advice in commercial, financial, legal or technical matters. In Wisconsin, no permits are required to keep venomous snakes.
