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I was wondering if anyone knew of good venomous breeders or dealers in Canada. I'm looking into getting a hot snake and I'm having trouble finding someone to supply me with one, most of the US companies will ship to Canada, but only orders over $1000, and I don't want jump in with both feet just yet.

I found a dealer here in Toronto, who was going to get me a CB White-lipped Pit viper, but he seems to have disappeared as I cannot get ahold of him anymore.

Anyway, let me know if anyone has any contacts you feel could help me out.

Eric

To my knowledge, it is illegal to own any venomous reptile in Ontario unless you have some sort of permit from the Ministry.

Actually I'm sure they are legel in Ontario, however in most municipalities they are illegal within city limits, and fall under local by-laws. Except they are apparently banned throughout Quebec I heard. But I live just outside Toronto anyway so its not an issue.

Most cities in Ontario don't allow venomous snakes, though you are correct that Ontario itself doens't have a law about keeping venomous snakes, other than our only venomous snake is protected.

However Toronto does have a municipal by-law prohibiting keeping any venomous reptile, including snakes. For municipal laws, you can check the following link:

www.ontarioherpers.org/laws/