I am the proud owner of a red tail boa, Ball python, King snake, and yes even a gardner snake (cats tried to eat it). I have had my babys for a few years now. I bought a house in a new town and moved. I was told last week that all constictors are illegal to have in city. I know this is not a new thing to people. I am finding citys all over the country banning these snakes. What I am trying to find is links or info on places that allow them but under restricions. I talked to my city manager and he is willing to with set info to take it before city councel and have them revise city codes. He is a great man who understand the love of all kinds of animals and that is hard to find. So what I need is...
1. Name of city and state (don't have to be in minnesota)
2. A link to the city info would be perfect
3. Ideas from snake owners that I can present to the city on control and ownership.
My ideas and need advice was....
1. micro chip all snakes the grow over 5 feet in length. (I do not know if that is good for the snakes or if it has been done)
2. Register all snakes over 5 feet with the city like you would a dog. of course you would have to pay a fee.
3. Have to register a vet paper saying health and temperment of the snake yearly.
4. Have to prove a safe and proper cage to limit chance of a snake getting out.
5. Of course if your snake dose tough fines and punishments or loss of the snake.
I know this sounds messed up but I am at a loss. I have found the way around me having to rehome my babys (city manager told me a loop hole) but I really want to help other snake owners to be allowed theres.
