Hypancistrus
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I agree with Nanci. Florida has things well regulated.
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Venomous snakes as pets?
- Thread starter marinneli
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I agree with Nanci. Florida has things well regulated.
Nanci
Alien Lover
Florida Requirements For Venomous Reptile Permit
As provided by 68A-25.002(15), F.A.C., after July 1, 1990, any person or entity not currently
permitted to possess or exhibit venomous reptile species must qualify for a permit by meeting the
following criteria:
(1) Demonstrate no less than one year of substantial, practical experience (to consist of no less than 1,000 hours) in the care, feeding, handling, and husbandry of the species for which the permit is sought, or other species within the same biological order,
which are substantially similar in size, characteristics, care and nutritional
requirements to the species for which the permit is sought.
For the purposes of demonstrating compliance, applicants shall submit
documentation of such experience, including: a description of the experience
acquired, the dates the experience was obtained, and the specific location(s) where
acquired, and references of no less than two individuals having personal knowledge
of your stated experience. Personal reference letters do not need to be authored by
venomous reptile permittees. Additional documentation may include records of prior
permits for the keeping of venomous reptiles, employment records, or any other
competent documentation of the requisite experience.
(2) Documented educational experience in zoology or other relevant biological sciences
obtained at the college or technical school or above may substitute for up to six
months or 500 hours of the required experience.
(3) Shall not have been convicted of the violation of venomous reptile regulations for
three years prior to applications for such permit.
(4) Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
As provided by 68A-25.002(15), F.A.C., after July 1, 1990, any person or entity not currently
permitted to possess or exhibit venomous reptile species must qualify for a permit by meeting the
following criteria:
(1) Demonstrate no less than one year of substantial, practical experience (to consist of no less than 1,000 hours) in the care, feeding, handling, and husbandry of the species for which the permit is sought, or other species within the same biological order,
which are substantially similar in size, characteristics, care and nutritional
requirements to the species for which the permit is sought.
For the purposes of demonstrating compliance, applicants shall submit
documentation of such experience, including: a description of the experience
acquired, the dates the experience was obtained, and the specific location(s) where
acquired, and references of no less than two individuals having personal knowledge
of your stated experience. Personal reference letters do not need to be authored by
venomous reptile permittees. Additional documentation may include records of prior
permits for the keeping of venomous reptiles, employment records, or any other
competent documentation of the requisite experience.
(2) Documented educational experience in zoology or other relevant biological sciences
obtained at the college or technical school or above may substitute for up to six
months or 500 hours of the required experience.
(3) Shall not have been convicted of the violation of venomous reptile regulations for
three years prior to applications for such permit.
(4) Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Nanci
Alien Lover
Oooh, look! We even have regulations for caging non-venomous reptiles and amphibians!
F.A.C. 68A-6.004: Standard Caging Requirements for Non-Venomous Retiles:
1) Snakes and glass lizards: In addition to requirements for this section, each
enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for
temperature regulation necessary to insure the well being of the species. The
environment or devices shall be non-injurious, and may include, but not limited to
hot rocks, artificial lights, natural sunlight and heat strips. Each enclosure shall be
provided with a non-injurious substrate such as newspaper, processed wood
shavings, rocks, sand, or indoor-outdoor carpet.
Such substrate shall be disposed of or sanitized at intervals sufficient to insure the
health of the animal(s). Enclosure size for all snakes and glass lizards shall be based
upon the length of the longest specimen in the enclosure. For up to two specimens,
the width of the cage shall not be less then 20 percent of the length of the longest
specimen. The width of the enclosure shall not be required to exceed three feet. For
each additional specimen, increase perimeter by ten percent.
2) Lizards (other than glass lizards): In addition to requirements of this section, each
enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for
temperature regulation necessary to ensure the well-being of the species. The
environment or devices shall be non-injurious, and may include but is not limited to
hot rocks, artificial lights, natural sunlight and heat strips. Each enclosure shall be
provided with a non-injurious substrate such as gravel, newspaper, processed wood
shavings, rocks, sand, or indoor-outdoor carpet. Such substrate shall be disposed of
or sanitized at intervals sufficient to ensure the health of the animal(s).
(I) Lizards up to 6 inches in length: For one or two lizards, a cage 12 inches
by 8 inches, 6 inches high. For each additional lizard, increase size by one
inch in length and width.
(II) Lizards 7 to 12 inches in length: For one or two lizards, a cage 20 inches by
10 inches, 12 inches high. For each additional lizard, increase size by two
inches in length and width.
(III) Lizards 13 to 24 inches in length: For one or two lizards, a cage 30 inches
by 12 inches, 12 inches high. For additional lizard, increase enclosure size
by three inches in length and width.
(IV) Lizards 25 to 36 inches in length: For one or two lizards, an enclosure 36
inches by 12 inches, 16 inches high. For each additional lizard, increase
enclosure size by 10 inches or 25 percent in length and width.
(V) Lizards 37 inches to 6 feet in length: For one or two lizards, an enclosure 6
feet by 3 feet, 4 feet high. For each additional lizard, increase the enclosure
by 25 percent of the original floor area.
(VI) Lizards over 6 feet in length: For one or two lizards, an enclosure 9 feet by
6 feet, 4.5 feet high. For each additional lizard, increase the enclosure by 25
percent of the original floor area.
3) Turtles (other than tortoises and box turtles): In addition to the requirements of
this section, each enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that
allow for temperature regulation necessary to ensure the well being of the species.
The environment and devices shall be non-injurious, and may include, but are not
limited to artificial lights and natural sunlight. Each enclosure shall be provided with
a non-injurious substrate, such as gravel, rocks, or sand. Each enclosure shall have a
pool of water that will allow submersion of the largest turtle. For soft-shelled turtles,
a non-abrasive pool bottom is required. Enclosure size for all turtles shall be based
up on the size of the largest specimen in the enclosure.
For one or two turtles, an enclosure with an area at least five times the shell length,
by two times the shell width of the largest turtle. The pool area shall be no less than
two times the shell width, by two times the shell length of the largest turtle. A dry
resting area equal to the size of the shell of the largest turtle shall be provided. For
each additional specimen, increase original floor and pool area by 10 percent.
4) Tortoises and box turtles: In addition to the requirements of the this section, each
enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for
temperature regulation necessary for the well being of the species. The environment
and devises shall be non-injurious and may include, but not limited to, artificial light
and natural sunlight. Each cage shall be provided with a non-injurious substrate,
such as gravel, rocks, newspaper, sand or indoor-outdoor carpet. Such substrate
shall be kept clean.
Enclosures sizes for all tortoises and box turtles shall be based upon the size of the
largest specimen in the enclosure.
For one or two tortoises, or box turtles, an enclosure with a floor area 10 times the
shell size of the largest specimen in the enclosure. For additional specimens, the
floor area available for movement shall be twice the floor area covered by the
combined body mass of all the animals in the enclosure.
5) Amphibians: Aquatic amphibians shall be kept in water filled tanks, or aquaria. Semiaquatic
amphibians shall be kept in enclosures, tanks, or aquaria, with a water area and a
dry area that shall permit moving and turning. Both the dry area and the water area shall
provide room to accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
6) Crocodilians: For one animal, an enclosure of sufficient size to permit moving and
turning both on a dry area in a pool of water the water being of sufficient depth to permit submersion. For additional animals, the combined area covered by all their bodies shall not exceed 50 percent of the enclosure area.
F.A.C. 68A-6.004: Standard Caging Requirements for Non-Venomous Retiles:
1) Snakes and glass lizards: In addition to requirements for this section, each
enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for
temperature regulation necessary to insure the well being of the species. The
environment or devices shall be non-injurious, and may include, but not limited to
hot rocks, artificial lights, natural sunlight and heat strips. Each enclosure shall be
provided with a non-injurious substrate such as newspaper, processed wood
shavings, rocks, sand, or indoor-outdoor carpet.
Such substrate shall be disposed of or sanitized at intervals sufficient to insure the
health of the animal(s). Enclosure size for all snakes and glass lizards shall be based
upon the length of the longest specimen in the enclosure. For up to two specimens,
the width of the cage shall not be less then 20 percent of the length of the longest
specimen. The width of the enclosure shall not be required to exceed three feet. For
each additional specimen, increase perimeter by ten percent.
2) Lizards (other than glass lizards): In addition to requirements of this section, each
enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for
temperature regulation necessary to ensure the well-being of the species. The
environment or devices shall be non-injurious, and may include but is not limited to
hot rocks, artificial lights, natural sunlight and heat strips. Each enclosure shall be
provided with a non-injurious substrate such as gravel, newspaper, processed wood
shavings, rocks, sand, or indoor-outdoor carpet. Such substrate shall be disposed of
or sanitized at intervals sufficient to ensure the health of the animal(s).
(I) Lizards up to 6 inches in length: For one or two lizards, a cage 12 inches
by 8 inches, 6 inches high. For each additional lizard, increase size by one
inch in length and width.
(II) Lizards 7 to 12 inches in length: For one or two lizards, a cage 20 inches by
10 inches, 12 inches high. For each additional lizard, increase size by two
inches in length and width.
(III) Lizards 13 to 24 inches in length: For one or two lizards, a cage 30 inches
by 12 inches, 12 inches high. For additional lizard, increase enclosure size
by three inches in length and width.
(IV) Lizards 25 to 36 inches in length: For one or two lizards, an enclosure 36
inches by 12 inches, 16 inches high. For each additional lizard, increase
enclosure size by 10 inches or 25 percent in length and width.
(V) Lizards 37 inches to 6 feet in length: For one or two lizards, an enclosure 6
feet by 3 feet, 4 feet high. For each additional lizard, increase the enclosure
by 25 percent of the original floor area.
(VI) Lizards over 6 feet in length: For one or two lizards, an enclosure 9 feet by
6 feet, 4.5 feet high. For each additional lizard, increase the enclosure by 25
percent of the original floor area.
3) Turtles (other than tortoises and box turtles): In addition to the requirements of
this section, each enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that
allow for temperature regulation necessary to ensure the well being of the species.
The environment and devices shall be non-injurious, and may include, but are not
limited to artificial lights and natural sunlight. Each enclosure shall be provided with
a non-injurious substrate, such as gravel, rocks, or sand. Each enclosure shall have a
pool of water that will allow submersion of the largest turtle. For soft-shelled turtles,
a non-abrasive pool bottom is required. Enclosure size for all turtles shall be based
up on the size of the largest specimen in the enclosure.
For one or two turtles, an enclosure with an area at least five times the shell length,
by two times the shell width of the largest turtle. The pool area shall be no less than
two times the shell width, by two times the shell length of the largest turtle. A dry
resting area equal to the size of the shell of the largest turtle shall be provided. For
each additional specimen, increase original floor and pool area by 10 percent.
4) Tortoises and box turtles: In addition to the requirements of the this section, each
enclosure shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for
temperature regulation necessary for the well being of the species. The environment
and devises shall be non-injurious and may include, but not limited to, artificial light
and natural sunlight. Each cage shall be provided with a non-injurious substrate,
such as gravel, rocks, newspaper, sand or indoor-outdoor carpet. Such substrate
shall be kept clean.
Enclosures sizes for all tortoises and box turtles shall be based upon the size of the
largest specimen in the enclosure.
For one or two tortoises, or box turtles, an enclosure with a floor area 10 times the
shell size of the largest specimen in the enclosure. For additional specimens, the
floor area available for movement shall be twice the floor area covered by the
combined body mass of all the animals in the enclosure.
5) Amphibians: Aquatic amphibians shall be kept in water filled tanks, or aquaria. Semiaquatic
amphibians shall be kept in enclosures, tanks, or aquaria, with a water area and a
dry area that shall permit moving and turning. Both the dry area and the water area shall
provide room to accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
6) Crocodilians: For one animal, an enclosure of sufficient size to permit moving and
turning both on a dry area in a pool of water the water being of sufficient depth to permit submersion. For additional animals, the combined area covered by all their bodies shall not exceed 50 percent of the enclosure area.
El Jefe
Mark 16:18
Yep...FL has great laws and not too hard to get regs. Took me a while but I'm one of the few in FL that has the permit....even though I don't live there! Got it when I thought I'd move back after college....oh well, nice little resume builder.
In SC ANYONE can own venomous as long as county and city regs permit it. I think that is a little lax but what can you do?
In SC ANYONE can own venomous as long as county and city regs permit it. I think that is a little lax but what can you do?
Drewby07
curiocreatures.com
I have a southern copperhead and in VA i'm allowed to have any venomous I want, as long as the locality regulations don't prohibit it. It's funny, I'm allowed to have venomous, but I have to have a permit to breed and sell corns.
A county adjacent to the city I live in bans venomous altogether.
A county adjacent to the city I live in bans venomous altogether.
RobbiesCornField
Bring it on.
What, you didn't know that? haha. I had to read through that whole thing for my burmese python permit application...
i should probably get that turned in sometime soon...
)
Cflaguy
Old School Snakeman
I remember...
when a venomous license in Florida was $5.00 and that's it. No time served just your Lincoln and a stamp.
In Florida you can have almost anything and there are cage requirements for every species. Gorillas, elephants, well you name it. Except Pirahnas, Snakeheads and Electric Catfish.
when a venomous license in Florida was $5.00 and that's it. No time served just your Lincoln and a stamp.
In Florida you can have almost anything and there are cage requirements for every species. Gorillas, elephants, well you name it. Except Pirahnas, Snakeheads and Electric Catfish.