On one of my reptile pages, www.mcmartinville.com/chris/reptiles/trips/equip.htm, I have a list of state-by-state herp regulations. Note that I've included regulations primarily for hunting native species, as that's the focus of my page, but many of the regs also cover possession of herps (especially for states where the herp in question is native). Check the regs for each state through which you'll be traveling.



Also, you can probably get to a contact number where you can call the particular states' Fish & Game folks and get an answer. It might be as simple as getting a "sure, that's fine" from one of their reps; don't forget to take down their name and phone number. Some may want to send you a letter acknowledging the coordination effort.



I've traveled cross-country with my reptiles many times, but I must admit I've done it the "wrong" way, by not calling ahead. I'm working to be more diligent about that and do things "by the book."



As far as the actual travel goes, I carry my garter snake in his 20 long tank--it has a locking top so it can't get bumped loose. I empty the water dish for when I'm driving, then fill it when I stop for the night. I don't worry about feeding until I reach my final destination (I don't usually take more than 3 weeks, during which time the snake will be fine). MAKE SURE you don't leave the snake in the car while you stop in at McDonalds for lunch; you'll apparently be traveling in the summer and it will get hot!
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