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Originally Posted by poison123
So you are telling me I can own a rattle snake? I've never even seen them for sale out here in san diego.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has decided that a license is not needed to collect rattlesnakes. This is probably for the benefit of someone who feels that they need to kill a rattlesnake on their property in order to protect themself, their family, or their animals. This might seem to encourage the unnecessary killing of rattlesnakes, however these people are most likely unaware that they would need a license to kill a snake anyway.
The CDFW has also just added rattlesnakes to the list of collectible species, stating that bag and possession limits do apply, except for one species which is protecting from all collection.
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Completely legal, I see them on Craigslist in the central valley often. From what I've read only Albino WDB's are legal to sell but you could go out and collect a normal yourself or get one from a breeder if it's without charge. They must also be native to California or you need a permit.
Family Crotalidae -Pit Vipers: All species (D), except Crotalus viridis (Western rattlesnake), Crotalus atrox (Western diamondback rattlesnake), Crotalus ruber (red diamondback rattlesnake), Crotalus scutulatus (Mojave rattlesnake), Crotalus mitchelli (speckled rattlesnake) and Crotalus cerastes (Sidewinder) not restricted.
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