Where do you think the best place to live with reptiles is?

[Apep]

Now we have all heard about certain states banning or putting reptiles on conditional lists, so where in your opinion is the best place to live for a real reptile lover? be it America or any other country

 

[llovelace]

Well you could purchase your own private island off the bahamas

 

[Clay Davenport]

If you're equating fewer regulations as being better places to live, then probably Nigeria. They apparently ignore pretty much every other law or regulation recognized by the rest of the world, I doubt they care anything about wildlife laws either. You could probably keep tuataras, ploughshare tortoises, and rough scaled pythons there

 

[AbsoluteApril]

Nevada (Vegas) was pretty cool (lenient, non-restrictive) as far as keeping exotic species goes. Plus there's some interesting herping spots, although I never got the chance to check them out when I lived there.


*edit to add - although the low humidity can be a real hassle

 

[Apep]

Well you could purchase your own private island off the bahamas

that would be awesome

and no not equating less regulations as being better places to live

How is Washington?

 

[Oxbow Reptile]

If you are not equating fewer regulations with a better herpkeeping environment, than Washington is fine and dandy. If you are looking for reasonable regulations though, go somewhere else. In a nutshell, no private keeping of venomous, crocodilians, nile or water monitors, and a lot of mammals (nonhuman primates, big cats, other animals deemed "dangerous" by the state). In terms of community the main entity is the Pacific Northwest Herp Society. Seattle Turtle and Tortoise Club is also pretty big. I've found that there seem to be fewer hardcore herpers up here than in a lot of states though, but a lot of small time keepers and breeders. East of the mountains there is really nothing (except a better climate) until you get to Spokane. Weather is generally pretty temperate, but few breeders keep much except chelonians (burmese mountain blacks and browns, boxies, both asian and american etc. etc.) outside. Some people keep animals in greenhouses, but not many. No native animals may be collected, but supposedly those from out of state are permitted. With fish and game up here I wouldn't advertise the fact that you breed Idaho rubber boas or even California zonata subspecies. I'll try and dig up the "deleterious exotics" list, which includes a lot of turtles and salamanders if you are interested in that. If you do decide to come up here, be sure to check out the Seattle Reptile Expo, that will give you a pretty good idea of who the major players are in Washington, with a few out-of-staters there as well. Oh, and Washington is a fairly venomoid friendly state if you're into that, but it is not any sort of unspoken requirement to house hots here.

 

[Nick & Chelsea]

I could be wrong, but Rhode Island seems to be pretty good about reptile laws too. I mean, they can have Crocs there, and a lot of other things we can't have in Ct, or the other surrounding states.

 

[Lucille]

If you're equating fewer regulations as being better places to live, then probably Nigeria. They apparently ignore pretty much every other law or regulation recognized by the rest of the world, I doubt they care anything about wildlife laws either. You could probably keep tuataras, ploughshare tortoises, and rough scaled pythons there

Until your neighbor admired them and wanted them for himself. And took them. If there is that little respect for law, I'm thinking that there may be little respect for property rights, unless you have the strength or firepower to back your rights up. (Of course, the same might be said for some neighorhoods here in the US).

 

[Ntyvirus]

^ i know of some people here in Fl that have had monitors and tortoises stolen from backyards.

 

[Nick & Chelsea]

^ i know of some people here in Fl that have had monitors and tortoises stolen from backyards.

I had a dog stolen out of my back yard when I lived in Tampa. She was the puppy of my Miniature Dachshund, Josie. She was six months old at the time. I had an 8 foot tall fence around the whole yard, of which no one could see through, and the dogs could not dig their way out of. I don't even know how someone even knew I had just let her out. So either a HUGE Hawk came down and carried her away, or she was stolen.. I tend to lean towards the latter, due to the fact that I found her collar out by the curb later that day.... I just hope she wasn't snatched up by some bastard for use as a bait dog or something along those lines. I hope she is in a nice happy home... Tampa, Florida.. I only thought that sort of thing could have happened in Miami or some place like that...

 

[JordanAng420]

I only thought that sort of thing could have happened in Miami or some place like that...

It happens everywhere, not just Miami. There are theives, rapists, murderers, drug addicts, wife/husband abusers everywhere, not just here.

That being said, I think Florida is probably the WORST place you can live with reptiles.

 

[kellylake0001]

Montana is really lax as far as exotic animals go but there are only a few breeders and vets in MT but the chances of someone stealing something form you is low just because there are a fewer people there ( i grew up with no neighbors, seriously) people tend to tolerate reptiles more just because more space i have had more issues in WA state then i ever did in MT i plan on moving back and becoming a vet in my home town for exotic animals

 

[SixGunIggyLeur]

thieves live everywhere, Just leaving something valuable outside unattended even for 5 minutes is too trusting of the world. not saying you should be a hermit, but be smart about leaving things unattended anywhere. sorry about your dog though :/ knowing tampa, it's asian food.