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Hello –

We are in the planning stages of a herping trip along the east coast through Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Georgia, and FL. This trip is a fairly targeted search for green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) to document species differences along the entire range and investigate potential effects of brown anole (Anolis sagrei) invasion from the south. However, I will also be on the lookout for snakes and other herps. I have been searching around the forums for the various state laws regarding looking for herps. I have been unable to find much thus far. What I am looking for is basic information about required permits/licenses etc and perhaps more importantly what isn't allowed (i.e. snake hooks, etc). I have found some information regarding N. Carolina but not much elsewhere. Any help that could be provided will be much appreciated. I will continue to search in the interim.

Thanks