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ive been collecting reptiles and anphibians for many years now that im older and my kids are gone ive always wanted a hatchling gator or caimen i lie in florida and i was windering if anyone new what the requirements would be for a permit. im and older man and pretty new to computers so the web site was really no help inforation would be greatly appreciated thank you

Check out this section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's website. It has all the information you seek.

http://myfwc.com/permits/#Wildlife
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Israel Dupont
Winter Haven, FL

You can go to the "care sheets/FAQ's/features" section that's at the top of most pages. That will answer any question you have about particular species. It is very difficult in Florida to get a permit. It is very time consuming. You have to be an apprentice with someone for 5 years and there's a lot more to it.
Good luck,
crocodil

Tony,

In a nutshell, Florida considers all caimans (except the Black caiman) to be in Class II, and a license for those comes with requirements: 1000 hours of practical experience, performed within a year's time, which is documented and confirmed by a minimum of two qualifiying letters of reference. If not 1000 hours, then 100 hours within a year's time, with reference letters for such, is acceptable if the applicant is able to pass a written test with a minimum score of 80%.

That's it.
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Israel Dupont
Winter Haven, FL

what part of florida are you in, i'm in miami. i have all 3 classes of crocodilian permits. if you are not to far i could help you get started. it's a long process over a 1000 hrs to work under someone with .arthur