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TEXAS REPTILE EXPO - SAN ANTONIO VENDORS Alpha Geckos AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
has approved the publication of proposed regulations that would require a
new permit for people who sell, transport or possess
venomous snakes not indigenous to Texas, plus four species of
pythons and one species of anaconda. Under House Bill 12, enacted by the 80th Texas
Legislature, the commission is required to establish permits authorizing the
possession and transportation of the following snakes: ALL non-indigenous
venomous snakes The bill also prohibits the release of these
snakes into the wild in Texas. The proposed regulations would require anyone
who possesses one of the controlled exotic snakes,
but does not sell snakes, to buy a $20
Recreational Controlled Exotic Snake Permit. Permit No. 580 People who buy a controlled exotic snake from a pet store
could use their sales receipt as a temporary recreational
permit good for 21 days, giving them
time to buy an official Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
permit. Dealers who possess or transport controlled exotic snakes
for sale would need to pay a $60
Commercial Controlled Exotic Snake Permit. This permit would be required for each permanent place of business
where controlled exotic snakes are sold. Permitted businesses would need to
maintain a daily record of snake sales, which would have to be kept for two
years and made available to TPWD upon request. Permit No. 581 Either permit could be obtained anywhere Texas
hunting and fishing licenses are sold. When you go to obtain your permit,
be sure to tell them the permit number you are wanting to
purchase. *
* * * * Frequently Asked Questions Relating to the Possession, Purchase, Sale, or Transportation of Certain Snakes Frequently Asked Questions: Non-game
regulations Frequently Asked Questions about Nongame
Permits Non-Game Collector Permits Non-Game Dealer/Collector
Permits Application for Non-Game Dealer
Permits Commercial Non-Game Permits
Permit Report
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