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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

what happens to the animals that are surrendered to the state.

that is EXACTLY what I was wanting to know. I hope that the state humanely takes care of them if they cannot rehome them...

>>that is EXACTLY what I was wanting to know. I hope that the state humanely takes care of them if they cannot rehome them...

That's a good question. I think most zoos are full and it's likely many of these larger (retics, burms, etc.) will be euthanized. Although, that may be a better ending than releasing them into the wild.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

This has nothing to do with actually owning these animals right? Just a way for people to give up any they dont want anymore? Is that right?
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I'm not sure. But it's certainly related because you now need a license and have to perform other "things" in order to keep large boids in FL.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

Would that include ball pythons?

I don't believe it does.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

It only applies to the ROC animals. It does not apply to ball pythons. Here is what is said on FWC's website about ROC's:

"Reptiles of Concern (ROCs) are nonnative reptile species that have the potential to become established in Florida and can threaten native wildlife, cause economic damage or pose a threat to human safety. Rules for Reptiles of Concern (ROCs) go into effect on January 1, 2008. ROCs require a $100 annual permit for personal possession, and any ROC that is 2 inches or greater in diameter must be permanently identified by a microchip (also called a PIT tag). Microchips can be implanted by local veterinarians who work with nonnative species. Any person who possesses an ROC that is 2 inches or greater in diameter before January 1, 2008 will have until July 1, 2008 to get their animal microchipped. Any ROC greater than 2 inches in diameter purchased after January 1, 2008 will need to be microchipped immediately. The following are the Reptiles of Concern:

Burmese python (Python molurus)
African rock python (Python sebae)
Amethystine python (Morelia amethystinus)
Reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) "
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