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I am a bit confused by this law. Are we allowed to keep venomous animals we already have and not acquire any more? Please help me out with this.

Kris
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DON'T TREAD ON ME

I don't think anyone really knows exactly what's going on, but here are some rough tidbits. People who already have their up to date VRI will be grandfathered in, given that they register their animals, pay a fee for each, and take a 4 hour course. I think you have to show that you have a source for AV and a VET or someone that can medically care for the snakes.
Also, you won't be able to breed or buy anymore hots. The DEC is writing everything now, so nothing is for sure. Apparently they will have a vendors permit and a display permit, but I think it's as tentative as everything else.
Hope this kinda helps, like I said....rough tidbits.

My neighbor just told me that my iguana is included in this law, but she's also the same neighbor that called the police on me thinking I owned an alligator. She said any "large lizard" is included in the bill. That's not true is it?
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~*Chibi*~
Sir Iggy (El Salvador Blue Iguana), Ryo-ohki, Orion, Bud, & Finnegan (4 crazy kitties), Rosebud (cockerspaniel), and Kayko (leopard gecko)

No, as far as lizards go, only a few species of large monitors are included in the ban. The problem there, is that she could still inform the police,(which it sounds like she is just nuts enough to do) and they, not knowing an iguana from a saltwater crocodile, would still probably confiscate it unless you are VERY careful. Good luck with that..
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- Happy herping!

KE

to me but not in NY on gilas that the wildlife thought were beadeds and local law enforcement thought juvenile bullsnakes were timber rattlesnakes. BUT nothing was confiscated ( almost ) due to me having the laws right there and pictures and books. I have PASTED my walls in my reptile room with the local state reptiles pics and any information that the wildlife agency itself has put out on native species of my state. I also have all documentation in order with sales reciepts and any permits needed. Not to long ago I was paid a visit by state wildlife and while the said they were impress by my keeping as far as escape proof cages and cleaniness, you could see the disapointment on thier faces when I produced all documentation and letters concerning native species that i had. I WAS legal in numbers of native species.

Geeze, good job making sure all documentation was ready for them... what a pain! why people have it in for responsible herpers and their charges, I dont know. what amazes me, is that you were brought to their attention in the first place.
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- Happy herping!

KE

That's a relief! Luckily for me, I would have no problem identifying my iguana. He's been on the local news twice, and we saved the tapes. He's also pretty well known in my neighborhood, and I know if she ever did call again, my other neighbors would stick up for me. In the summertime, my ig likes to go lay on the deck outside with the family dog, and we've had quite a bit of gawkers during that time.
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~*Chibi*~
Sir Iggy (El Salvador Blue Iguana), Ryo-ohki, Orion, Bud, & Finnegan (4 crazy kitties), Rosebud (cockerspaniel), and Kayko (leopard gecko)

LOL Sounds like my iguanas. Samantha has been on two TV news articles and the front page of the Local newspaper.

Cindy

Receipts for Vet treatment should list the species.