Alabama Code Title 9. The body is completely black above, and pink or reddish orange on the undersides. Physical Characteristics: The snake possesses a series of wide red and black rings, that are lined by thin yellow rings on the whole body. By FindLaw Staff | The undersides are white or pink. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The specific type of rat snake depends on their location in relation to the Mississippi river. During the summer they are active at night and very early in the morning. Arkansas Code Title 20. Genus: RamphotyphlopsSpecies: Ramphotyphlops braminusAdult Length: 6.35-16.5 centimeters (0.2-0.5 ft.)Category: Small Garden Snakes. It is impossible to contemplate a snake so large without wondering whether it would swallow a human. While extremely rare, some bites can cause a mild allergic reaction to the skin from their saliva. Aquarium fish purchased from a legal source, Domestic cats breeds recognized by The International Cat Association as Preliminary New, Advanced New, Non-championship, and Championship breeds, Domestic dogs including hybrids between wild and domestic species and subspecies, Domesticated ducks distinguishable morphologically, Foxes, privately owned, domestically bred, and raised, Privately owned, pen-raised domestic turkeys. Young copperheads have a bright yellow tail. Physical Characteristics: This species can be seen in three colors: gray, green, or tan, and has dark bands of the respective color. Some domestic species of animals may be kept without any permits, though there may be limits on the number of pets kept, including: Certain animals cannot be kept as pets, including: A Certificate of Registration is required for certain "prohibited" or "controlled" species, including: Vermont keeps an Unrestricted Wild Animals List containing animals that can be kept as pets without permits, including: Permits are required to keep wild birds and certain animals, including: Domesticated animals may be kept as pets without permits, including: Virginia does not specifically prohibit any animals from being pets. Genus: StoreriaSpecies: Storeria dekayiAdult Length: 30-40 centimeters (1-1.5 ft.)Category: Small Garden Snakes. The belly and the undersides are red, orange, and rarely yellow or off-white. All venomous reptiles in the Viperidae family, including vipers. Because they have no venom on which to rely, these species use different methods to subdue their prey. The following animals can be kept as pets in North Dakota without a permit: North Dakota forbids some animals from being pets, including: License and import permit required for certain animals, including: Ohio residents cannot have more than four of each species of collectible reptiles or collectible wild, native amphibians.Service spider monkeys are allowed. keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. Genus: MicrurusSpecies: Micrurus fulviusAdult Length: 40-90 centimeters (1.5-3 ft.). They typically have a distinct black and white checkerboard belly that is visible when they are in their defensive posture. Though many New Mexico cities have much more stringent exotic pet laws than at the state level, some animals are forbidden as pets in the state of New Mexico, including: The health department has reserved the authority to place regulations on the following animals as pets: New York allows feline hybrids F4 or later as pets without any license or permit. Non-native reptiles and amphibians that are not listed as forbidden, Diamond-backed terrapin, not taken from the wild, Felines and domestic hybrids over 30 pounds, Poisonous snakes in Hydrophidae, Elapidae, Viperidae, and Crotolidae families, Up to three diamondback terrapins are allowed with a permit. Endangered species cannot be kept as pets. This was not a snake that belonged in the Everglades. Possession is generally allowed unless it is specifically not allowed. Physical Characteristics: Its skin color is usually light tan or beige, with dark brown or black crossbands, and a brick reddish strip running down all along the back. All rights reserved. ET), and McKinney police said four 18-wheeler trucks had been Snakes, in general, arent aggressive, except in cases of self-defense. Swine, including pot-bellied pigs and excluding any wild swine, Minks, where adults are heavier than 1.15 kilograms or their coat color can be distinguished from wild mink, Native or naturalized albino amphibians or albino reptiles. The undersides are yellowish-orange with a central row of black dots. Scarlet kingsnakes are usually found in and under pine logs, and within standing dead pines and stumps. You will need a permit for any other "inherently dangerous" animals. They live in and around rivers and are not native to the United States although it is possible snakes kept as pets could have been released into the wild and survived. Indiana Code Title 14. Anaconda navigatorThere in aninstance of Anaconda Navigator already running Conservation sections 12151 et seq. A permit is required for certain exotic animals, including: Washington does not specifically list any allowed exotic pets, but does list pets that are prohibited. Physical Characteristics: Mostly seen in shades of gray or green, these snakes are not really aquatic as they prefer staying in woody areas. Physical Characteristics: Its body is patterned with a series of large red and white/yellow rings bordered with thinner black stripes. Idaho Statutes Title 36 Fish and Game. They typically have a distinct white spot in front of their eyes and also lack the dark vertical lines along the side of their mouths that garter snakes have. Their body is patterned with broad dark-brownish, crossed bands, while their heads are solid without patterns with a faint orange tint on the top and pale yellowish on the sides. Genus: RhadinaeaSpecies: Rhadinaea flavilataAdult Length: 25-33 centimeters (0.8-1.8 ft.)Category: Small Garden Snakes. Genus: PituophisSpecies: Pituophis melanoleucusAdult Length: 122-254 centimeters (4-8 ft.)Category: Constricting Snakes. Fish and Wildlife Service to prevent the accidental or intentional introduction of, and the Their underside is beige, and have 17 rows of keeled dorsal scales. Physical Characteristics: The body could be simply dark brown or black in some cases, or pale gray or tan, with numerous rows of small black spots, stripes, or even a checkered pattern in some, on the anterior half. License required for keeping falcons or raptors. Hawaii Administrative Code Title 4. Genus: HeterodonSpecies: Heterodon platirhinosAdult Length: 38-106 centimeters (1.2-3.4 ft.)Category: Harmless Non-venomous Snakes. Genus: OpheodrysSpecies: Opheodrys aestivusAdult Length: 40-106 centimeters (1.3-3.4 ft.)Category: Diurnal Snakes. The head is a mixture of two colors; the snout being black and the rear part being yellow. These snakes strike when disturbed, but are non-venomous and harmless. This particular snake was not especially largeonly about a meter in length. Louisiana Administrative Code Title 76 section 115. A dark band lined with light brownish stripes diagonally crosses each of its eye. Note: Never kill a snake, always contact a snake rescuer or the forest department to deal with it. Rat snakes are long and slender. Pet owners must have papers providing the supplier of the wildlife and date of acquisition. By the end of the day she and her brood had been reduced to little more than scales and bones. Two bands extend from the top of the head converging in between the eyes. Iowa Code Annotated Title 16. Wildlife Resources section 70-4-401, Texas Health and Safety Code - Health & Safety section 822.101 - 116, Texas Local Government Code - Local Government section 240.001 - .002(a), Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Parks and Wildlife section 65.005. Lets focus on some of the non-venomous species you may encounter. This snake has 17 rows of keeled scales. Iowa allows the following animals without a permit: Certain wild animals are considered dangerous and therefore are banned as pets: Wild animals obtained and registered before 12/31/07 and microchipped by 09/01/07 are permitted as pets so long as they are registered with the state, and a lengthy list of requirements have not been violated. There are 25-27 rows of keeled dorsal scales. Home to several venomous as well as non-venomous snakes, Louisiana has been a constant attraction to snake enthusiasts who visit the area to study these reptiles. Genus: NerodiaSpecies: Nerodia clarkiiAdult Length: 38-88 centimeters (1.2-2.8 ft.)Category: Water Snakes. The scales appear in 21 rows, and are keeled. Pet Permits are needed to keep wild animals or birds that were acquired from a commercial dealer. The following animals do not need a license to be kept as pets: Some imported birds must have legal import documentation, which then excludes them from requiring a license, including: A Noncommercial Wildlife Breeders License is required to own any wildlife that is not specifically allowed as pets, including: Some exotic animals are not considered to be wild, and thus can be pets with no permit required, including: Oregon lists some wildlife as Noncontrolled, and thus these pets do not require a permit: Oregon prohibits "exotic animal" pets unless the owner obtained a valid Oregon exotic animal permit prior to 2010. Its rich in biological diversity due to its unique geographical location on the Mississippis coast and the supporting humid subtropical climatic conditions. Genus: TantillaSpecies: Tantilla gracilisAdult Length: 12-22 centimeters (0.3-0.8 ft.)Category: Small Garden Snakes. Florida Administrative Code sections 68A-.001, et seq. For more information about our tours, or to make a reservation please call or email: Copyright 2018 Louisiana Swamp | All Rights Reserved | Powered and Designed by. Their venom is highly neurotoxic, and can cause hemorrhaging and death in extreme cases. Many exotic animals are allowed in Arizona, including: Arizona prohibits certain wildlife, including: Desert tortoises can be adopted on a short-term basis from April 1 to September 30 every year, in a special program through the state. Most of their lives are spent near water because their diet consists of minnows, fish, tadpoles and small insects. Genus: NerodiaSpecies: Nerodia rhombiferAdult Length: 45-165 centimeters (1.4-5.4 ft.)Category: Water Snakes. It has around 21-23 rows of smooth dorsal scales. For example, South Carolina prohibits owning lions as pets, but you can still own a monkey. Fish, Wildlife and Parks, section 12.6.2205. Mute swans, unless they have been pinioned, Offspring of a domestic cat and a Bengal or Savannah that is fourth or later filial generation, Amphibians and reptiles, limited to 5 per species, except you cannot possess bullfrogs, common snapping turtles, and soft-shelled turtles, Invertebrates, though mussels are limited to 5, Largescale silver carp (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Wels catfish (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Eurasian minnow (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Stone moroko (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), European perch (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Nile perch (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Roach grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Amur sleeper (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Zander (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Common yabbies (grandfathered in if possessed before 01/01/2021), Commensal rodents (Norway rats, roof rats, house mice), Goats derived from the wild goat or bezoar, Domesticated minks, if over 1.15 kg as adults, Venomous exotic snakes except for hognose snakes, Subspecies and hybrids of all listed cats. California kingsnakes that do not have between their head and vent a continuous pattern of bands or rings regardless of whether the bands or rings are opened or closed. Lets spend a little more time discussing some of the snakes you may see in and around where you live, hunt or fish. Any animals on the Massachusetts lists of endangered, threatened, and special concern species. Genus: FaranciaSpecies: Farancia abacuraAdult Length: 63-203 centimeters (2.5-6.6 ft.)Category: Harmless Non-venomous Snakes. Averaging 3 to 4 feet long, with a record of 72 inches, these snakes are great climbers and constrict their prey before eating. The symptoms include intense pain and bleeding in the bitten area, intense internal pain, weak pulse, swelling and discoloration of the affected area. Timely hospitalization and antivenin can cure a victim. Title 5 Fish and Game. Commonly misidentified as ground rattlers, these snakes will often vibrate their tails on leaves to mimic the sound of a rattlesnake, but they are completely harmless to humans and pets. Corn snakes are very good to have around because they are frequent eaters and pose zero risk to humans or pets. Game and Fish section 23-1-101, Wyoming Rules and Regulations 040.0001.52 section 5, Wyoming Rules and Regulations. There are 19 rows of keeled scales, and a distinct white spot on the head, which is absent in the eastern counterparts. The snake often has a dull pink or orange tint above, with broad, darker brown, hourglass-shaped crossbands that is slightly paler on the lower sides. Grey rat snakes except for common albino colors, Felines, except domestic cats and breeds recognized by national or international multi-cat registries, Largemouth, rock, smallmouth, white and yellow bass, Atlantic, chinook, coho, kokanee, and pink salmon, Any deadly, dangerous, or poisonous reptiles, Any deadly or dangerous reptiles over 8 feet long, Most non-native Phaisianae except chukar partridges, gray partridges, ring-necked pheasants, and turkeys, All tropical fish, subtropical fish, marine fish, common goldfish, and koi, Newts except for rough-skinned newt and Taricha granulosa, Cranes: black-crowned, black-necked, common, demoiselle, blue, grey-crowned, hooded, red-crowned, Sarus, Siberian, wattled, white-naped, Jackrabbits, including blacktail and whitetail, Bighorn and thinhorn sheep, in certain counties, Any wild bird or mammal that is in need of conservation, Any wild bird or mammal that is listed as an endangered or threatened species. Ohio Administrative Code section 1501: 31-25-04, Oklahoma Administrative Code. Physical Characteristics: The color being deep marshy green with a tinge of gray, these snakes love to rest in large water bodies. Virginia Administrative Code sections 4VAC15-20-50 et seq. Waiting. Types Of Snakes In Louisiana. In addition to federal laws governing animal ownership and treatment, every state has certain prohibitions or restrictions on which exotic animals can be owned aspets. Between their advantage over fire ants, sneaky aquatic lifestyle, and sheer size that discourages even the largest of alligators from messing with them, the green anaconda could eventually prove to be the biggest problem in the United States wildest place. Pythons and anacondas worked their way to the top of the Everglades food chain through vicious fighting and voracious eating, but they have a weakness. They consume common pests like snails and slugs, so they are often found by people who are working in their flower beds and gardens. All turtles, up to 100 each of any combination of turtles and eggs, unless the turtle species requires a permit, All skinks except for Florida sand skinks and Soloman Island ground skinks, All night lizards except the Utah night lizard, Minks propagated in captivity for at least two generations, Domestic hamsters derived from the golden hamster, Domestic rabbits, but not the wild European rabbit or the San Juan rabbit. Livestock section 36-01-08.4, Ohio Revised Code Title XV. The color above is brown and the undersides are pink. Theyre very beneficial and should always be left alone to do their work keeping pests in control. Physical Characteristics: The color is usually dark brown or black, and witnesses gradation of a brick red or reddish pink towards the tail, though some varieties are entirely black or pink. Chapter Game and Fish Commission 4R12-405. Conservation of Natural Resources section 1533.71. Michigan Fisheries Order 224.17 Regulations on the Take of Reptiles and Amphibians, Minnesota Statutes Animals and Property section 346.155, Minnesota Statutes Game and Fish section 97A.105. Conservation and Ecology sections 49-8-1 et seq. Shealy did something that comes naturally to the family. The belly is a dull gray, cream, or yellowish. "Inherently dangerous wildlife" pets are prohibited unless they were owned prior to 07/13/2005, including: Other animals are prohibited due to their potential injury to the environment, including: Louisiana does not list any specific pets that are allowed by law without permits. Genus: CrotalusSpecies: Crotalus adamanteusAdult Length: 200-230 centimeters (6-8 ft.). Thamnophis. Seven of those species are venomous, though most are not Physical Characteristics: The snake is of grass-green color, with keeled 17 row scaling and a yellow colored underside. The snake has keeled dorsal scaling in 21-25 rows. Physical Characteristics: Yellow, brown, tan, or reddish brown with a series of large reddish or orange spots running down the back lined with black borders; similar smaller pattern on the sides. This is, after all, the home of the legendary skunk ape. Illinois Statutes Chapter 510. Physical Characteristics: The color is a dull shade of tan. Wildlife purchased from a dealer or pet shop. Virginia valeriae valeriae. Snakes use a special organ called the Jacobsons organ to sense chemicals in the environment. American crows can be taken during open hunting season. March 2, 2023, 11:54 a.m. Snakes are natural predators, so killing them will only increase an areas pest population. These snakes have 15 rows of smooth scales all over their body, and show a lot of resemblance to the Harlequin Coral snakes. Venom Intensity: The amount of venom produced is too little to kill a human. Genus: LampropeltisSpecies: Lampropeltis getula holbrookiAdult Length: 40-152 centimeters (1.3-5.0 ft.)Category: Constricting Snakes. They arent venomous, but their bite can be painful at times. including: Other animals that can be kept without a permit or license include: You may possess a prohibited animal if you owned it prior to 05/31/2006 and provided specific written notification to local animal control before 8/1/2006. Permits are required for having "inherently dangerous" animals as pets, including: The following out-of-state animals may be possessed without any documentation: You can possess birds that are not native to the continental U.S., except for ring-necked pheasants and gray partridges, so long as they are not on the U.S. endangered, prohibited, or Species II list. A nonvenomous constrictor native to South America, the green anaconda is the biggest, heaviest species of snake in the world. Genus: ColuberSpecies: Coluber constrictorAdult Length: 50-165 centimeters (1.6-5.4 ft.)Category: Diurnal Snakes. Physical Characteristics: The body is gray, tan, or orange above with distinct brick red crossbars. Delaware Code Title 3. Virginia valeriae elegans. Statutes often exempt people and organizations who possess exotic animals for exhibition, scientific, or educational purposes. Yet the color was something different. Genus: SistrurusSpecies: Sistrurus miliariusAdult Length: 40-60 centimeters (1.3-2 ft.). Rusa, Sambar, Sika, Roe and white-tailed deer, Mouflon sheep, urials, bighorn and argali, Coral snakes, cobras, kraits, mambas, Australia elapids, Pit vipers and true vipers, except indigenous species, Herrings and shads, except threadfins and gizzards, Grass carp, except certified triploids with a permit, Exotic reptiles, except alligators, crocodiles, and venomous reptiles other than Western Hognose snakes, Exotic migratory waterfowl, except mute swans, All cats and hybrids except domesticated and feral cats, All dogs except domesticated dogs and captive bred fennec foxes, Animals indistinguishable from wolves or coyotes, Turkeys, geese, and ducks morphologically distinguishable from wild turkeys, geese, and ducks, Domestic cat hybrids except for savannah cats, White-faced, black-bearded, white-nose bearded, and monk sakis, Black-handed, white-bellied, brown-headed, and black spider monkeys, Burmese pythons North and South African rock pythons, Game quadrupeds except captive white-tailed deer, reptiles, amphibians, and fur-bearing animals, Ferrets, except black-footed, Mustela nigripes, Native invertebrates, except for crayfish and all freshwater mussels including Zebra and Asian clams, Rabbits, except cottontails, jackrabbits, swamp rabbits, and other native wild rabbits, Turkeys, except Rio Grande, Eastern, Merriam, and Osceola, Most monotypic species or reptiles and amphibians not indigenous to Oklahoma, Native bears over 50 pounds, including black bears, Native cats over 50 pounds, including cougars.