I was curious if someone could inform me of the laws relating to keeping Easterns in Florida. I understand that the general venomous permit is required, but are there any specific rules that apply to Crotalus adamanteus.
Thank You in advance.
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Eastern Diamonback Questions?
MaxGold
Jun 28, 2008 06:53 PM
Replies (4)
LarryF
Jun 28, 2008 11:15 PM
Currently, there is nothing specific to the EDB. There is some possibility that at some time in the future, it may be listed as "protected" or whatever they are calling it by then. Nothing right now.
Currently, the only venomous treated differently than others are sea snakes and sea kraits. Unless you're a major zoo, forget them.
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What goes up must come down...unless it exceeds escape velocity.
yoyoing
Jul 02, 2008 09:32 AM
You have to wonder why those are the exception.
LarryF
Jul 03, 2008 09:51 AM
It's under and invasive species section. Clearly they're afraid that if they got established off the coast it could eat into the tourist trade (one of if not the biggest industry in the state).
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What goes up must come down...unless it exceeds escape velocity.
TJP
Jul 03, 2008 12:45 PM
No, it's because they are worried about them getting established in the Glades, mating with the burms, and making a 30 foot, super venomous monster. It could happen, just ask anyone round them parts. SCARY stuff. ; )
Sadly, this post will probably get some knittwit to try to breed a burm with a krait and another to see if they can produce albino's. Awesome.
