Someone posted here awhile ago about getting a permit for a ball python in NJ. I sent them a PM, but I forgot their name. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I procrastinated big time, but finally got the answer from NJDFW that I needed.



On the application it says that "Your 20-day temporary permit receipt (pink slip) should be sent with this application. All

permits will be denied if receipts are not provided." Being that all my ball pythons were either shipped to me or bought at a show, I didn't have one of these. Actually, if I had bought it at a pet store I'm not sure I would have one either. I asked at a pet store once, already knowing the answer, if you needed a permit for a ball python and they wrongly said no.



Anyway, the bottom line is, the lady at the NJDFW said to just say that you bought it at _________ Reptile Show and you will be ok.



On a side note, I thought it was a little ridiculous that you needed a permit for a ball python when you don't need one for a boa constrictor. Apparently, the regulations were written in the 70s and they will be changing that. I don't know when it will be but when they change you will need a permit for a boa. I wish they would take ball pythons off the list while they were at it. I mean seriously, ball pythons are harmless and are not a threat to the natural wildlife of NJ.

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