Quote Originally Posted by mcspin View Post
I'm in NY, and when reading the state regulations, it seems as if it is illegal to breed, sell or even possess any animal (including reptiles) that is native to NY. Does anyone know if that applies to any Garter snake or just the species found here? I'm wondering if domestic morphs would also fall into the banned list? Thanks for any input.
The N.Y.S. laws on reptiles start out with the statement that it is unlawful to possess a "wild" animal. Wild includes members of felidae( except domestic cats), all members of canidae (except domestic dogs), all bears , non human primates, venomous reptiles, and crocodiles. If you possess any of these you have 60 days to obtain a permit from the D.E.C. As far as breeding , selling, reptiles that are native to N.Y.S. The selling part is not allowed and is prohibited at expos, shows. There are a handful of protected reptiles and amphibians as well in N.Y.S. The D.E.C. does make it illegal to sell, possess, collect native species to N.Y.S. Mostly, that refers to the protected species. It's always a good idea to join your states local herpetological society bc they are usually affiliated with universities and veterinary institutions. The one in N.Y. is the long island herp society and they are affiliated with Farmingdale university.