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[Zia]

That just about meshes with what I was able to find out. I wonder if I would have a case for some sort of permit since I'm highly involved in animal rescue here, and am going to school within the next year to be a vet tech. Probably not though. I do think I might check with an educational center close to me about if they might want her, they have several other native species and I really like their setup. I would also not be opposed to selling her to someone on this forum because I know she would get good care, but I have no experience with shipping snakes so I'd need to be walked though it. It's a shame, I do really want to keep her, she's fantastic. But I'm also worried that if she ever was discovered that some harm would come to her. I'm kind of at a loss. So, in the opinions of people on this forum, go with "don't ask don't tell", or re-home her just in case?

Thank you again for putting in the time and effort to make the calls. I really do appreciate it.

[guidofatherof5]

That just about meshes with what I was able to find out. I wonder if I would have a case for some sort of permit since I'm highly involved in animal rescue here, and am going to school within the next year to be a vet tech. Probably not though. I do think I might check with an educational center close to me about if they might want her, they have several other native species and I really like their setup. I would also not be opposed to selling her to someone on this forum because I know she would get good care, but I have no experience with shipping snakes so I'd need to be walked though it. It's a shame, I do really want to keep her, she's fantastic. But I'm also worried that if she ever was discovered that some harm would come to her. I'm kind of at a loss. So, in the opinions of people on this forum, go with "don't ask don't tell", or re-home her just in case?

Thank you again for putting in the time and effort to make the calls. I really do appreciate it.

The priorities for most DNR offices doesn't involve garter snakes. They've got much more pressing issues to deal with. I would think the chances of you getting a visit from them because of that snake would be very slim to none.
The final call does rest with you though.