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Connecticut state law issues

You might be surprised to know:

Hi everyone,
My husband and I run a rescue here in Ct and work closely with the DEP. You might find it interesting to know that there is a list of the only types of herps you may own in CT.
We are now working to revise said list as it was shotly done in the early 90's. we would love to hear people's opinions on what should and should not be allowed.
Please let me know if anyone would be interested in seeing said list. I would have to copy and paste it into an email for you.
Thanks
RUSTY
 
post it here

let everyone see it, i feel everything except endagereds should be allowed, some could be regulated and licensed, that generates revenue to help you out, ie venomous, have a coarse on proper ownership, caging , husbandry, make them pay for the class, their ya go, d
 
I agree,
I just went to find the list in our files and apperantly we lost it during the move.
I will recheck my hard copy and re type the list, It may take a couple of days, But I'll copy and paste it asap.
Thanks
RUSTY
 
I am in CT and would like to see the list.
I would also like to help revising it. TOO MANY animals are restricted in this state.
 
I work for the DEP. If you call the Wildlife Division at (860) 424-3011 you can get anything sent directly to you.
 
Hi Rusty,

I have also been waiting for this list. If you could forward it to me I would be interested in seeing it. Further more, you stated YOU have been working with the DEP to revise this list, what I would hope you mean is, you and AND an organization such as USARK have been working with the DEP. I am sure your intentions are in the right place, but we need to come at these issues with a united front from the view of everyone, not through the eyes of one person.
 
Hi Rusty,

I have also been waiting for this list. If you could forward it to me I would be interested in seeing it. Further more, you stated YOU have been working with the DEP to revise this list, what I would hope you mean is, you and AND an organization such as USARK have been working with the DEP. I am sure your intentions are in the right place, but we need to come at these issues with a united front from the view of everyone, not through the eyes of one person.
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his posts are 9 years old lol

Contact Elaine Hinsch at the wildlife division of DEP @ (860) 642-7239 or at [email protected] She will send the list right over.

I've spoken with her sever times, I'm the manager at Go Fish in Clinton, i think you might have come in to get live pinks for your green trees?
 
Banning Boas on the list!

Is this the list you're looking for?

Connecticut. House Bill 5832 seeks to address the state's exotic pets law by: 1) amending the General Statutes to provide that the sale, transfer, or breeding of certain exotic animals is also prohibited; 2) adding tigers, mole vipers, boa constrictors, Burmese pythons and sea snakes to the list of prohibited animals; 3) providing an exemption to people who lawfully possessed an animal listed as prohibited before July 1, 2013 if certain conditions are met; and 4) exempting certain education and zoological organizations from prohibition. This bill was introduced on January 23rd and currently resides in the Joint Environment Committee.

Good luck and fight hard!
 
Ct laws on Eastern box turtles

I'm looking for info on getting a permit to keep a box turtle in Ct. Has anyone done this and what is the process? DEEP has not returned any of my embolus or calls and wanted to know if it's difficult to get a permit. I am approved to adopt an injured/ rehabbed boxie but rescue can't not move forward until I get a permit. Any info would be appreciated :)
 
DEEP is notorious for not returning calls/e-mails. I actually had a them ignore a certified letter regarding importation for educational purposes. That was after 6 e-mails and 6 phone calls. Good luck and let us know if you hear from a human being.
 
FYI: Here's a list of illegal non-native reptiles pulled directly from the DEEP document:

A member within the Order Crocodilia

A member within the Family Elapidae

A member within the Family Viperidae

North & South African Python (P. sebae and natalensis), Reticulated Python, Amethystine Python

Green Anaconda, Yellow Anaconda, Bolivian Anaconda

A member within the genera Boiga, Thelotornis, Enhydris, Dispholidus, Clelia, Rhabdophis, Hydrodynastes, Philodryas or Malpolon

A member within the family Helodermatidae

Nile monitor, Water Monitor, Black Throat Monitor, White Throat Monitor, Crocodile Monitors and Komodo Dragons
 
Thanks. But do they issue permits for temporary educational importation. Their website says that permit exists, but there is no info on how to acquire or apply for it.
 
You should email Elaine Lynch, I think that's her name. I got her information from this thread and she emailed me within 24 hours.
 
Thanks for the info! I think the woman that I talk to was Elaine. She was a state biologist. She was very nice and had a lot of info. It's case by case to obtain a permit and has to go through the DEEP commissioner. I spoke to her a month ago and she told me it could take anywhere from 1-3 months for them to get back to me. I will let you know when I get an answer. Thanks Sue
 
Hello All,
I am looking for information about venomous reptiles in Connecticut. Is there a way to keep them legally in CT? Is there a permit or license that I can apply for? I've been looking on CT.gov and haven't been able to find any information. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
RV
 
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