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Hi guys,

I am just wondering what some of the state laws are regarding crocodilian species as pets in various states. Just to give you a small sampling from the NorthEast, our state of PA has ZERO state laws regarding non-native reptile species. In other words, most hots and crocs are completely unregulated by state law so anybody can have whatever they so desire (barring local city laws, of course). Here is what I know about our surrounding states.

OH - Crocs/Hots Legal

NJ - Hots/Crocs Not Legal

NY - Hots/Crocs Not Legal

MD - Hots/Crocs Not Legal

DE - Almost ALL Exotics Not Legal

Does anyone have any feedback from any other areas, or corrections about the 6 states I mentioned?

Here's a great picture of a young gator I have that regularly "snuggles" with its Painted Turtle roommate.

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Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary

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Edited on August 3, 2006 at 17:00:13 by phwyvern.

The state does not regulate anything other than endangered species. Cities and counties are responsible for their own ordinances.

Hots no/ gators and some crocs yes.and all large snakes are legal.Im going to the PA shows are thay as good as im told.Im going on the road for six hr hope its worth it would like some info thanks.

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In Illinois they prohibit "potentially dangerous animals"...I've talked to a number of people here, and few can agree whether the croc family is legal!
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Our famous Hamburg, PA reptile show is always packed with people and vendors. Since our state has ZERO laws regulating non-native herps, you can buy pretty much anything your heart desires in Hamburg. Whether that is good or bad is another discussion for another day. But Hamburg does have a great deal of selection and it's a show I try to attend at least once or twice a year. It's worth a long drive every now and then.
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Jesse Rothacker
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary

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Is that the 'Northern Berks' show?

Thanks,

Rob

Indiana. hots with a permit no breeding. Gators yes until they reach 5 ft. then a permit is needed. Crocs not sure

you just need a permit. i know a few people that have the proper paperwork and keep them right out in the open for all to see. and its totally legal. mine on the other hand....well.....mind your own business!

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/speclic/croc_registr.html

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/speclic/croc_permit.html

Thanks for the update on NY herp regs . . . when I say "illegal" what I mean is "requires a permit". I had read that the state of NY had passed some herp laws recently that banned hots and crocs and large constrictors without proper permitting. Is that still the case?
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Jesse Rothacker
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary

www.forgottenfriend.org

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im pretty sure you can have red tail boas but i know anacondas and retics are illegal now. EVERYTHING in NYC is illegal except paying $3000 a month rent for a one bedroom. that youre still allowed to do. its ridiculous here.

More less, however, the regulations on crocs haven't really changed. You've always needed an Endangered Species Permit to own them (legally) and the new herp regs have no bearing on Endangered Species Permits (i.e., timber rattlesnakes, massasaugas, etc.)