Now this is just my google fu and I did not read the entire document. If you have questions regarding a species not listed, I would contact fish and wildlife to make sure you have the most up to date list.
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.a...27&inline=true
Page 8 is where the list of restricted (requiring permits) animals starts. Page 10 lists
(11)Class Reptilia -Reptiles
(A) Order Crocodilia -Crocodiles, Caimans, Alligators and Gavials: All species (D). (B)
Family Chelyridae -Snapping Turtles: All species (D).
(C) Family Elapidae -Cobras, Coral Snakes, Mambas, Kraits, etc.: All species (D). (D)
Family Viperidae -Adders and Vipers: All species (D).
(E) Family Crotalidae -Pit Vipers: All species (D), except Crotalus viridis (Western rattlesnake), Crotalus atrox (Western
diamondback rattlesnake), Crotalus ruber (red diamondback rattlesnake), Crotalus scutulatus (Mojave rattlesnake),
Crotalus mitchelli (speckled rattlesnake) and Crotalus cerastes (Sidewinder) not restricted.
(F) Family Colubridae -Colubrids:
1. Dispholidus typus (Boomslang) (D).
2. Theoltornis kitlandii (Bird or vine snake) (D).
3. All species of genus Nerodia (watersnakes) (D). (G)
Family Helodermatidae:
1. Heloderma suspectum suspectum (reticulate Gila monster) (D).