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are alligator snappers and american alligators legal in fl.????

mike

You're allowed to keep one alligator snapper, but not sure on the alligators.

You can have one and only one Alligator Snapper. You must also prove that it was purchased from a breeding facility outside of the Florida. As far as I know all crocodilians require special permits which are only given out if you have suitable, state-inspected facilities. You also need to provide proof that you have recieved a certain number of hours handling crocodilians. These are the same kinds of laws that pertain to venemous reptiles as well.

The link below contains all the laws regarding reptiles in the State of Florida.

http://www.floridaconservation.org/codebook/68a_25.pdf

Im 18 years old and when im older i want a breeding facility of all reptiles including snappers, venomous, and crocodilians. What do you mean hours of holding crocodilians? also do i have to be experienced or something. im confused.

mike

Im 18 years old and when im older i want a breeding facility of all reptiles including snappers, venomous, and crocodilians. What do you mean hours of holding crocodilians? also do i have to be experienced or something. im confused.

mike

What your going to have to do is basically be trained to handle them. You might look into volunteering at a nature center, zoo, alligator farm, or something like that. I'm not sure where you would be able to get the hours in at Florida.

Ok, but i checked out www.floridaconservation.com and its permit applications didnt say anything about me needing to hold allys for a certain amount of hrs.

later,

mike