I'm planning on making a purchase of my first hot snake in approx 6-9 months. i am going to get a pygmy rattlesnake. i've read and heard by word of mouth that these are excellent to start out with. so, first things first...do i need a permit in the state of north carolina to own venomous snakes? i've read on a certain reptile site, that it's only required for specific endangered species. Does anyone know for sure? i'm asking here on this forum because there seems to be quiet a few knowledgeable herps here and hopefully maybe a few from NC. if a permit is required, is it difficult to obtain? thanks in advance. now, i'll do some research on my own...any help appreciated.
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North Carolina permits...?
mikem
Aug 12, 2003 09:02 PM
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gila7150
Aug 14, 2003 12:23 AM
My interpretation of NC's laws based on the info from a book I have called "A Field Guide to Reptiles and the Law" is:
You need a special permit to collect or possess:
- Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius miliarius)
- Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
- Eastern Coralsnake
This permit is mostly reserved for educational or scientific institutions.
You should be allowed to keep a pigmy as long as it isn't miliarius but check with NC Wildlife Resources to make sure. The info in this book is a few years old and the laws may have changed.
Chris
