D. couperi Permits in IL

Hi all,

I'm contemplating acquiring a pair of Eastern Indigos in the next year or two, so I'm diligently researching their husbandry requirements as well as the Federal and Illinois state permit application processes. I have a few questions about the latter and I hope that some Drymarchon enthusiasts might be able to help me out.

1.) Is the permit process explained in 17 IL ADMIN CODE, CH. 1, SEC. 1070 (http://www.dnr.state.il.us/espb/permit_ita_info.html) the appropriate one? I'm just looking for confirmation.

2.) Under which designation should a hobbyist apply for the permit, scientific? It certainly can't be educational or zoological/botanical, since I have no formal affiliation with an institution of that sort.

3.) If I planned to someday breed the animals, would I need a special permit or special designation on my permit? How does that possibility affect the application process at this stage?

Any further advice, especially from folks who have successfully applied for the permit in IL, would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance,

David D.