Hello Tim,

Thanks for Your prompt response - it is greatly appreciated! I did in fact check all around on the Division of Commercial Fisheries Home Page but to no avail. I tried searching for email contacts, for I, too, would like to get it all in writing as I once did from the Florida Fish & Game regarding what animals can be caught and that ALL may be transported over state lines, but they're all phone numbers which I will get to calling soon.

I am aware of the many claims that Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. (is it fitchi?) has been seen in (southern) AK, but on ALASKAHERPS.INFO, it is considered an "enigmatic" species along with the Alaska Worm Salamander (Batrachoseps caudatus) and Tailed Frog (Ascaphus truei). Still, I believe it occurs in (southern) AK because it occurs in British Columbia which of course borders AK.

Thanks again!!

Sincerely,
Timothy


>>The Common Garter (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) is the only reptile found in Alaska.
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>>It is protected.
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>>As far as what you can keep, contact the Game Office and ask them or e-mail them so you have something in writing if needed.
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>>Tim Cole
>>www.austinherpsociety.org
>>www.AustinReptileExpo.com/
>>www.AustinReptileService.net
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>>Conservation through Education

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