Reptile & Amphibian Forums

CAN YOU OWN VENEMOUS REPTILES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ANY OTHER REASON THAN EDUCATIONAL PERPOSESS?
FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IN THE DGF MANUAL SEC.671 7 (E) MOST RATTLESNAKE SPECIES ARE NOT RESTRICTED AM I UNDERSTANDING THIS RIGHT?

Please don't use capitals in the future please.

Only venomous snakes found in California can be kept with a state permit but only two of each species. However, many local cities & towns prohibit even that. You need to check for local laws too.

Land of the Free my Ass

Al
-----
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Hey Al-
Did you mean to say without permit? Or have the folks in Sacramento been mucking with the regs?
Bill

It was my understanding that Rattle Snakes in California were for the most part the only species of snake that is not regulated. Even the rules say they can be taken by any mean dead or alive at any time of year without a sport fishing license. They do however fall under some general rules such as it is not legal to relocate them unless you first get approval from the DFG. hmmmmm I just got my 07 handbook maybe its worth a read.
Foot Hill Reptiles

My Mistake...here's the curret Reg.

California:

Native Venomous: No permit required...possession limit is 2 of each species

Exotic Venomous: Permit required

Protected Native Venomous: None

Californian Department of Fish and Game

Wildlife Protection Division

1416 Ninth St.

Sacramento, CA 95814
-----
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.