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Venomous snake handling "certificate"?
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by karmtx27 on September 18, 2002
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Do formal training programs exist that lead to some sort of certification in the handling of venomous snakes? If not, then how do residents of Florida legally keep venomous snakes when I understand that 1000 documented hours are necessary to receive the permit required to keep venomous reptiles?
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RE: Venomous snake handling "certificate"
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Anonymous post on September 18, 2002
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No, there aren't any certificate programs on venomous snake handling. The 1000 hours are just documented, a letter is sent in and the the Florida G&F dept. issues the "permit". It's not a license. (There is a difference legally in licensure, certification and a permit.)
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RE: Venomous snake handling "certificate"
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by sierra on September 18, 2002
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I'm not trying to start trouble or be picky, but my Fl paperwork says venomous reptile license in bold print at the top but most do call it a permit...
To get my permit/license in Fl, I had to submit documentation of 1000 hours of experience(they say within the species being applied for) that was time that I spent with someone who was already licensed in Fl(we kept a timesheet sorta like punching a time clock) and I think it was two references from people having knowledge of your experience...its been a while so things might have changed... if the paperwork isnt perfect you get rejected..also I had to pass a on site inspection of the hot room/cages before I got any animals..its a pain in the butt but worth the effort,and it truely is good for the hobby itself to insure that you become somewhat qualified to own venomous reptiles. I have since moved to Pa and I still maintain my Fl license and renew it every year. Hope this helps...Hey does anyone know if Linda Harrison is still doing the inspections?
Sierra
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