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Originally Posted by millertime89
in florida? thought the largest exotic snakes were illegal to keep now because people are afraid of them becoming invasive species should they escape.
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This is still being debated in Florida. The issue lies primarily in South Florida because of it's proximity to the Everglades and the danger large snakes pose to endangered species in the Florida Keys. There are some illegal snakes, such as the native Florida pine snake and other native species. HOWEVER, as of right now, it is legal to own retics, burms, etc. But,
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Regarding:
- Burmese python (Python molurus)
- African rock python (Python sebae)
- Amethystine python (Morelia amethystinus)
- Reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
- Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
- Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus)
Anyone possessing Reptiles of Concern must be licensed, pay a fee of $100 per year, and meet new caging requirements. It is unlawful to release Reptiles of Concern to the wild or allow their escape. Anyone exhibiting or selling Reptiles of Concern must provide an inventory biannually. Anyone possessing Reptiles of Concern for personal use must provide an inventory annually and upon change of inventory.
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-from the Florida Exotic Animal Regulations
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