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I,ve been reading about the laws pertaining to texas non game animals. I'd like to get a permit for field collecting. Do you get these at the same place you would a fishing licence? Also is it illegal to trade or give away a Texas rat snake?

Hi,

Yes, you get the nongame permits like you would a fishing license. There may be other places, but Wal-Mart is the 1st place I think of for it. You may have to explain what the nongame permit is, but they should be able to find it.

There was a recent change regarding the permits, and the Texas rat snake is not on the list of "affected species." As I understand that, it would mean that you can do what you wish with a Texas rat snake - TPWD would apparently not regulate the collection, keeping, trading, or whatever with that species.

Best wishes,
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Michael Smith
Editor / Secretary
DFW Herpetological Society
www.dfwherp.org

Thanks Michael for the helpful info. I,ve seen you guys at the expos, and have been meaning to join your organization. My schedule never seems to allow me to get to a meeting. Maybe i'll see you guys next month. Thanks again.

Jim