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RE: coral snake
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by KingCobraFan on July 7, 2007
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Rollins, so you're asking on a worldwide-viewed website
for some one to illegally (if that's the case in La.)help you get a coral snake? With all the scrutiny venomous keepers are under nowadays? Better not hold your breath, bud.
Bill Huseth
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by RepFan on July 7, 2007
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Neil,
To answer you question about the legality of ownership of venomous reptiles by private citizens, refer to the below link. It lists the laws and the local agencies to contact with any questions. I would highly recommend following up with listed local agency for your area to confirm the law and also to check if any changes or additions have been made since the making of the list.
http://looserooexotics.com/venlaws.html
As for your second question (If it is legal for you to own/possess a venomous reptile), check our classified sections in the left column of the site or other such sites offering venomous classifieds.
Finally, some clarification of Collin's reply as well as Bill's. Collin is correct in that your question/post will not likely get replies or be taken seriously. There are some reasons for that and I will elaborate on just a few.
First, the general opinion here with the venomous keepers and site members is that if you were serious in your inquiry to obtain a coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) you would have known how to find the answers to the questions you asked for already. After all you did find this site which proves that you have the probable means to accomplish your objectives. The consensus here would also feel that one in hopes of keeping a coral snake (where legal) would already have read and studied anything they could find on the internet or in books prior to ever trying to obtain the said snake and would be a little more versed in the subject.
Second, the above leads to people questioning your motives as it appears that you may have not given this endeavor much forethought , but rather made an impulsive decision. Which raises a red flag as this is a major no-no in this hobby. Please note I am not trying to be condescending or trying to state that venomous keepers feel/think we are the elite in the herpetoculture realm. On the contrary. We just know how inherently dangerous this hobby can be and what consequences possibly lie ahead.
Furthermore, I think you may have received a warmer welcome and received more replies had you simply asked your questions differently. For example," I am pondering the idea of adding a eastern coral snake to my collection. I have read and studied everything I can find in books and on the internet pertaining to this species but wondered if there is anything I may have overlooked. Also, can anyone here suggest a reputable vendor/person who may have one available for purchase?"
Last, please look over the site and read some of our articles and past posts. Feel free to ask anymore questions you may have.Remember there is no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to venomous. Be safe and enjoy the site.
Sincerely,
Todd
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RE: coral snake
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by LarryDFishel on July 7, 2007
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Also note that coral snakes are one of the most difficult snakes to maintain in captivity, so most people will probably assume (as I do) that if you don't even know your local laws, it's unlikely you're experienced enough with hots to keep one alive very long.
After researching your local laws, a better question might be "what snakes could someone new to hots maintain while they learn the ropes". If you search this or other forums you will find lots of answers to that question as it gets asked every few weeks...
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