he would probably know
the thing that gets me is how they expect anyone to know these rules
three different agencies all impose their restrictions and other than the NY state exotic pet list you can't google them
even if you're savvy and wanting to find out, it's easy to miss a few
okay I found it - aaahhh . . . I see
the sheet I have had it originally listed as unprotected both at the state and federal level, but amended with ball point pen on the sheet at the state level
they just crossed off unprotected, but didn't list the actual status
that's why it was confusing
okay - Chris Ray also added a note, saying that all native NY reptiles are protected as "game species", but most don't have set seasons
that makes it really clear then, right?
I think I'm going to call this guy again
he seemed nice, so perhaps he can tell me about the game seasons for various species
and for those of you who have native species visiting you in your homes - it'll be like the dam beavers (
snopes.com: Beaver Dam Letter)