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SSSSnakes
07-26-12, 03:26 PM
I got a call from a NYSDEC Law Enforcement Officer asking me if I wanted 2 snakes that they confiscated from some one who was keeping them illegally. Of course I said yes, because I wanted to give them a good home. One is a 4' Burmese Python and the other one is a 8' Reticulated Python. Both are beautiful snakes. The Officer brought them right to my snake room.

It appears that they are cracking down on people who in NY are keeping snakes that are illegal to have. These were from a breeder that was turned in buy a customer. You never know who will turn you in, so lets keep it legal my friends.

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alessia55
07-26-12, 03:30 PM
Glad you took them in :)
It's hard to believe that the customer is the one who turned in the seller... Yup, definitely a reminder to abide by the law (even if we disagree with it).
CK SandBoas
07-26-12, 03:32 PM
Beautiful Retic and Burm :)
Wildside
07-26-12, 03:39 PM
They look to be in pretty good shape. Sad that they've been confiscated probably on a technicality :(
marvelfreak
07-26-12, 04:02 PM
Very healthy looking.
SSSSnakes
07-26-12, 04:39 PM
They look to be in pretty good shape. Sad that they've been confiscated probably on a technicality :(

Unfortunately in NY, any snake that normally gets over 10' is illegal to keep without a LICENSE.
Norm66
07-26-12, 05:48 PM
Good on you for asking them in. They're both beautiful. You seem to see so few normal burms, it's a shame.
jaleely
07-26-12, 08:26 PM
They're both so pretty! I'm glad you took them!
Reptilegal
07-26-12, 08:32 PM
Im proud to say that i am keeping my diamond python LEGALLY!!!!
i just wouldnt risk not having a license,
Not really cos of the fine i would get, but having the animal i love taken away from me. But im safe!!
millertime89
07-27-12, 01:23 PM
Thank you fir taking them in, they look happy and healthy.
Kettennatter
07-27-12, 01:34 PM
Ohio has passed a similar law, but details of the licensing are still pending. I'm considering getting a license just in case, even though none of my snakes currently require one.

Congratulations, by the way. She is beautiful.
millertime89
07-27-12, 01:36 PM
Ohio has passed a similar law, but details of the licensing are still pending. I'm considering getting a license just in case, even though none of my snakes currently require one.

Congratulations, by the way. She is beautiful.

I would, never know when it might come in handy.
snake man12
07-27-12, 02:48 PM
Gotta love the giants. Were they in good condition?
SSSSnakes
07-27-12, 04:29 PM
Gotta love the giants. Were they in good condition?
They both were in great condition.
snake man12
07-27-12, 04:30 PM
They both were in great condition.

Well at least you they were well taken care of even if they were illegally being kept.