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I have rescued four ball pythons and one red tail boa all very mistreated or going to be put to sleep. Even thought snakes are allowed to be sold in newport news there is an old law somewhere that says you can not own them. now even though i have rehabilitated these snakes and the SPCA found them to be in excellent living conditions they are still taking me to court to make me get rid of my babies. If someone could help me either find out how to over turn this law or obtain a liscense to keep reptiles in newport news va i would ne very greatful just think there could be a law in your area you dont know about just imagine someone knocking on your door telling you your snakes will be taken from you because of some law please help thank you

Hi,

I will give you the best advise I can.

Call around and get your self a lawyer.

The court/judge is heard thought lawyers. Simple hard working people with or without a good case sometimes do not make it in the courtroom.

Get advice from the ones (LAWYERS) that deal with law in your state. If you have Vet bills or pictures of the snakes before and after your receiving the snakes this may help.

Good Luck and let me know what happens. Dann

I will post a follow up in these forums so everyone knows the outcome good or bad thanks everyone who took the time to try and give me advice please keep posting if you think you can help.