Do I need special permits to keep venomoid snakes?
Depending on which State or Country you live in, it may be necessary to have permits or licences in order to keep a venomoid (or venomous) reptile. In general you need a permit to keep a venomoid snake if you need to have a permit to keep venomous snakes in your country or state you live in. Some species of venomous snakes that are listed under CITES, can only be kept if you have a CITES permit for that particular animal. Information on species that are CITES listed is available on the CITES Website. Keepers in the USA can access information on State Laws regarding the keeping of venomous/venomoid snakes by visiting the Coastal Reptiles Website. They have a complete list that tells you if you need a permit or not . Back 2002 David Williams & Richard Mastenbroek. The authors offer the above information solely for informational purposes and accept no liability either express or implied for any action taken by persons using this information for any other purpose whatsoever.
