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by Dustin55 on August 11, 2007
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Im sorry if this was already asked but i am new to "hots" and i am curious of how you go about obtaining a hot snake legally and if anyone knows of a place to do an apprenticeship in the Valdosta, GA area?
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by Puma3 on August 11, 2007
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I don't know the actual Georgia laws, but in most states, there is a division stipulated in indigenous and exotic species. Some states have no regulations on their own. Also, some species are considered protected.
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by Chris_Harper on August 11, 2007
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In Georgia, any venomous snake indigenous to the state does not require any type of permit to keep. However, any venomous snake that is not native to the snake, from western diamondbacks to black mambas, requires a permit from the DNR and proof of a huge liability policy. The best thing to do if you want to keep exotic venomous is to contact the Georgia DNR Permit office for details. They seem to change ever-so-slightly depending on who is running the place.
CH
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by Dustin55 on August 11, 2007
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Thank you thats what i wanted to know, and in that case where can i get a list of native species? Also what do you mean by "liability policy"?
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by Buzztail1 on August 11, 2007
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From Georgia DNR's hunting webpage:
Laws Related to Native Wildlife
By Georgia Law, most native species of wildlife cannot be held without permits or licenses. These licenses are not issued for the purpose of holding native wildlife as pets. These restrictions apply to the various species of animal, regardless of the origin or morphology.
Exceptions
Georgia Law allows the taking of certain native species; namely rats, mice, armadillos, coyotes, groundhogs, beaver, freshwater turtles, poisonous snakes, frogs, spring lizards, fiddler crabs, freshwater crayfish, freshwater mussels, and nutria; because of their status as a nuisance or other reason. State regulations prohibit the holding of live armadillos, coyotes, groundhogs, and beaver without the proper permits or licenses. Certain freshwater turtles, mussels, and other species on Georgias Protected Wildlife List cannot be possessed or collected without proper licenses.
The following list of species native to Georgia may not be held as a pet regardless of its origin or morphology. Although extensive, this list does not include all native wildlife that is prohibited. If there is any doubt about the legality of possessing any species, contact the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Special Permit Unit.
Mammals -
Armadillo
Bats, all species
Black Bear
Bobcat
Chipmunk
Cottontail Rabbit
Coyote
Cougar
Flying Squirrel
Fox Squirrel
Gray Fox
Gray Squirrel
Groundhog
Marsh Rabbit
Mink
Mole
Muskrat
Opossum
Pocket Gopher
Raccoon
Red Fox
River Otter
Skunk
Swamp Rabbit
Weasel
White-tailed Deer
Reptiles and Amphibians -
Alligator
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Black Racer
Bog Turtle
Box Turtle (Eastern, Florida, Gulf Coast, Three-toed)
Brown Snake
Coachwhip
Corn Snake
Crayfish Snake (Glossy, Striped)
Crowned Snake (Southeastern, Central Florida)
Diamondback Terrapin
Earth Snake (Rough, Smooth)
Fence Lizard
Flatwoods Salamander
Florida Worm Lizard
Garter Snake
Georgia Blind Salamander
Glass Lizard (Eastern, Island, Mimic, Slender)
Gopher Tortoise
Green Anole
Green Salamander
Hellbender
Hognose Snake (Eastern, Southern)
Indigo Snake
Kingsnake (Black, Eastern, Mole, Scarlet)
Map Turtle (Alabama, Barbour's, Common)
Milksnake
Mud Snake
One-toed Amphiuma
Pigeon Mountain Salamander
Pine Snake (Florida, Northern)
Pine Woods Snake
Queen Snake
Rainbow Snake
Rat Snake (Black, Gray, Yellow)
Redbellied Snake
Ribbon Snake
Ringneck Snake
Rough Green Snake
Scarlet Snake
Sea Turtle (Green, Hawksbill, Leatherback, Loggerhead, Ridley)
Six-lined Racerunner
Skink (Broadhead, Coal, Five-lined, Southeastern Five-lined, Ground, Mole)
Spotted Turtle
Striped Newt
Water Snake (Banded, Brown, Florida Green, Northern, Redbelly)
Worm Snake
Birds and Fishes
All species of birds encountered in the wild in Georgia are protected by state and federal laws except English sparrows, European starlings, and pigeons.
All species of fish native to the waters of this state are protected.
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by Buzztail1 on August 11, 2007
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Additionally, the following information is from "A Field Guide to Reptiles and the Law" and so may be a little outdated but will give you the gist of where the state of Georgia stands.
Exotic Species
Restrictions on the importation, possession, anmd sale of specific types of animals are included among the wildlife regulations of Georgia. A summarization of these regulations and of the amphibian and reptile groups affected follows.
It is unlawful to import, transport, transfer, sell, purchase, or possess any of the following families, genera, or species without a wild animal license or wild animal permit. In addition, proof of adequate insurance in the amount of $40,000 per animal up to a maximum of $500,000 is required for any animal included in the following list categorized as "inherently dangerous" to humans (GA AC 7-5-4 and 27-5-5).
Bufo horribilis - Giant Toad
Bufo marinus - Marine Toad
Bufo paracnemis - Giant Toad
Crocodulidae - Crocodiles and Gavials all species (1)
Alligatoridae - Alligators and Caimans all species (1)
Helodermatidae - Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards (1)
Colubridae - All poisonous and rear-fanged species (1)
Crotalidae - Pit Vipers all species (1)
Elapidae - Cobras, Coral Snakes, etc. all species (1)
Viperidae - Vipers all species (1)
(1) Listed as inherently dangerous to humans.
*Although the above regulation appears to prohibit without license or permit the possession and sale of all venomous reptiles including native species, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources interprets this regulation as pertaining only to exotic species and does not restrict activities involving any native venomous snake.
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by Cro on August 11, 2007
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Dustin, what this means is that you should move to SC or FL if you want to keep venomous snakes that are not native, unless you can afford the insurance bond for GA !
Best Regards JohnZ
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