Yes, you do need permits (different ones) to own or sell pythons.

To own a python, you need a hobbyist permit - it's $10/year for any amount of animals. You don't need to have it prior to purchasing an animal, but the pet store you buy from should give you a temporary permit to carry you until you send in for your real one.

To sell pythons (or other permit animals) you need a pet store permit. These are more expensive than the hobbyist permits, and the state will send you a book of temp permits to give to your customers (and for you to file with the state periodically).

Meri
NJ Permit Laws

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