Where does one go to get familiar with the laws pertaining to reptiles in Texas? In california it was in the hunting fishing guide as a sub-titale, I haven't been able to find anything detailed from the texas government that outlines herps in Texas. Thanks for yoiur help in advance!!
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Texas Reptile Laws
reptoman
May 15, 2004 04:59 PM
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Michael-DFW
May 16, 2004 10:40 PM
Depending on what kinds of laws you want information on, the place to start may be the website for Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Look for the lists of endangered herps in Texas as well as the nongame regulations.
There are a number of endangered/threatened species that cannot be caught or "harrassed" (too bad that does not apply to being run over or shot). There is a separate list of nongame species whose possession in certain numbers requires a nongame permit. And finally, Texas requires anyone "hunting" (including searching for herps) to possess a hunting license.
Laws regarding keeping herps generally are specific to the community in which you are living. Some communities outlaw certain species or require some sort of permit.
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Michael Smith
Conservation Director
DFW Herpetological Society
www.dfwherp.org
