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Venomous Laws in Alabama
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by Ophiuchus on November 24, 2009
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I am contemplating getting into hots, and I am still very somewhat unclear on the specific legality of keeping venomous reptiles in the state of Alabama.
The most I have come across is that any non-native species require some form of permit, but any native species (coppers, EDBs, etc) do NOT require any permitation.
I have tried contacting a few officials with Fish and Wildlife and have yet to recieve a response. Does anyone know?
Also, if one does wish to keep non-native species, how does one get this license? I specifically would like to keep gila monsters.
Please understand I am not taking this lightly. I'm in the process of locating a mentor in my area and apprenticing under them before just going out and acquiring a hot. Any help in this venture is appreciated.
Please feel free to email or call 251-604-5225 for any advice or assistance.
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by ssshane on November 24, 2009
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Hi Michael. Good to see you here. You definately came to the right place. As you know I am in NC, so I am not going to be of much help. I am sure someone here is better versed than I when it comes to various state laws. Good luck with your new venture!
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by Cro on November 24, 2009
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We have a number of site members here who live in Alabama.
Hopefully, some of them will weigh in with what the current laws and permit systems in the state.
Best Regards
John Z
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by Adamanteus70 on November 24, 2009
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Hello, Ricky Duckworth and a couple other fellows would be the ones to post about Alabama laws. I know there have been some problems with keeping hots there in the past. I would suggest contacting DNR for more info.
Paul
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by vampire on November 24, 2009
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From the research I have done, you can only keep venomous that are native to the state (Alabama). You would require a permit to keep anything else, and I know of no one who has been able to get said permit. Example, you can`t even keep a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, without a permit. Of course, exotics like Gaboons or other species from outside the US would be illegal without permits, and the odds of someone getting a permit is slim and none.
Best,
Vampire
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by theemojohnm on November 25, 2009
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Michael,
If this is going to be your first venture into venomous husbandry, working with native species, those that you ARE able to keep legally in your state, is probably a better way to get started anyway.
Your local hospitals are all likely to carry CroFab for treatment of the species native to your area. You could also become a very useful part of you local herp community, as your experience some years down the road will be useful to others in your area, because of your specialism in working with your states native species.
You can always request permit information from your states Fish & Game commission down the road, after you gain experience and have time to thoroughly research exotic species.
As for specific Alabama laws, I do not know. I know there are some folks here from Alabama. ?
Take Care,
-John Mendrola.
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by Ophiuchus on December 1, 2009
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Does anyone know a Ken Darnell who is a venom producer in Tallassee, AL? and if so, how to get in contact with him. I was recently given his name.
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by richardduckworth on February 5, 2010
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old thread, i know, but the laws in alabama are "you can keep what you would find living in alabama"
but don't
fish and game here are corrupt. they don't know anything about snakes and only care to make headlines. if you have kids, they'll threaten to take your kids even if you're keeping 100% illegally and the hospitals do not keep cro fab on hand nor do they know how to treat a bite.
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