California laws? - Experts Forum at VenomousReptiles.org

California laws?	Reply
by johnDoe760 on March 20, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
Can anyone give me any information on the laws in the state of California on keeping Hots?..Im not all to sure what they are. Like I said in my profile I just moved here from nevada, Just a lil over a year ago.. any help will be gratefully appreciated.. thank you, TJ.

RE: California laws?	Reply
by Phobos on March 21, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
You can't keep non-native venomous snakes. Period! Al

RE: California laws?	Reply
by toddg on March 21, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
To clarify, you can’t keep non-native hots without a permit… which is very difficult to obtain in CA. You are allowed to keep two of EVERY indigenous CA. species (including hots) with a valid fishing license (not sure which kind). That’s Ca. law. Now cities and towns can (and often do!) have their own ordinances regarding venomous. For instance; I don’t believe you can have any hots in San Diego without a permit. Fallbrook may have different laws. Your going to have to check with local authorities for that info. toddg

RE: California laws?	Reply
by toddg on March 21, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
Here's a follow up Travis. Pay particular attention to section E., as this partains to you. Also notice that only "two" rear fanged colubrids are on the restricted list despite the fact that several are now considered "dangerous to humans". California Laws Governing Private Possession of Exotic Animals a) It shall be unlawful to import, transport, or possess alive animals restricted in subsection (c) below except under permit issued by the Department of Fish and Game. (7) Class Reptilia - Reptiles (A) Order Crocodilia - Crocodiles, Caimans, Alligators and Gavials All species (D). (B) Family Chelyridae - Snapping Turtles All species (D). (C) Family Elapidae - Cobras, Coral Snakes, Mambas, Kraits, etc. All species (D). (D) Family Viperidae - Adders and Vipers All species (D). (E) 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. (F) Family Colubridae - Colubrids 1. Dispholidus typus (Boomslang) (D). 2. Theoltornis kitlandii (Bird or vine snake) (D). (G) Family Helodermatidae 1. Heloderma suspectum suspectum (reticulate Gila monster) (D). toddg

RE: California laws?	Reply
by johnDoe760 on March 21, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
thank you Andrew, Al, and Toddg i find this info very interesting , and I will definitly check with my local authorities. i have two more question to bug u guys with. ''(E) 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 ruber (red diamondback rattlesnake), Crotalus Mitchelli (speckled rattlesnake) and Crotalus cerastes (Sidewinder) not restricted..I have two of those snakes listed above. 1 Crotalus Mitchelli, and 1 Crotalus ruber.when it says this>''Crotalus ruber (red diamondback rattlesnake)-Crotalus Mitchelli (speckled rattlesnake)-not restricted<..do they fall under that part? but as u said Toddg ''section E) I need to pay close attention to.''(E) Family Crotalidae - Pit Vipers All species'' so would that mean even my two snakes , i would not be able to keep? unless i obtain a permit..cause if i cant keep em i'll move..lol well thankz ahead in advance guys..u truely are a great help..take care. TJ.

RE: California laws?	Reply
by toddg on March 21, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
TJ, that is a list of ALL restricted species EXCEPT for the ones mentioned. The reason they are exempt is because they are indigenous to California. Crotalus viridis heleri is supposed to be on that list as well, 'don't know why it was omitted. So you are correct, the two snakes you mentioned are exempt and do NOT need an exotic animal permit from the state of California, however, I’m pretty sure you do need a valid fishing license (you need this to collect native herps in Ca.) and you still want to check with local authorities, as Fallbrook may have it’s own laws restricting venomous snake ownership. Hope that answers your question. toddg

RE: California laws?	Reply
by johnDoe760 on March 22, 2006	Mail this to a friend!
Well i got my fishing license, i'll call my local authorities today..It will be my first priority. Thanx again Toddg ur a great help..Its such a relief knowing their exempt. ^_^ Take care and best of herpin to you..TJ

Page 1 of 1

Next Topic: Bill Haast contact info?
Previous Topic: AP sliding glass door cages for hots?

Email Subscription
You are not subscribed to this topic.

Check our help page for help using , or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the Manager.