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Legality of Eastern or Texas indigo snake in Ky.

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Hey guys, I'm rather new here but not necessarily new to herp keeping and have been giving it serious thought to get back into keeping a few snakes.

I have always wanted to get an Eastern or Texas indigo and finally have the means to do so. I haven't kept any reptiles for the last 3-4 years due to certain reasons however I have been seriously considering getting back into it and one of the snakes that I would love to try to acquire is an Eastern or Texas Indigo.

I am aware of the interstate permit needed to purchase a Couperi from out of state, however I have also read on this site that they are not elligible to be kept in Ky due to their protected/threatened status. I have also however read on Indigosforever.com that there is no limitations for them in the state of Ky. So I was hoping that possibly someone could help on clarifying their legality.

Also if Couperi is not elligible would the same go for Erebennus? I am aware that they are protected in TX but not aware of their overall protection barring them from being kept in other states.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
 
Hello Renesis,

As far as couperi are concerned for your state all that would be required is the interstate commerce permit. For the erebennus no special permit is required unless you live in Texas. I hope you decide to go ahead and obtain some drymarchon, they are remarkable creatures.
 
Joe that is GREAT news, with that I will probably be moving forward in looking for a black phase male Couperi. I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to get one because of their protected status but wasn't sure how well that would play into it.

I greatly appreciate the reply. :)
 
Tx.Indigo snake for sale

I have a tx. Indigo snake. Its still a baby and wonderful pet. I must admite, i do have him spoiled a good bit. He's tame and wonderfule. Its nice to see how they eat, cause they dont strangle there pray, they over power it. I been tring to get other cheap snakes to feed it. I would love to see him eat a rattlesnake.
The only reason ill part with it, is cause i work to much. And fell that he needs more attention, even though i got him preety spoiled. And no the portective thing really aint a issue. That i seen?
Take care.
And have the snake u wanted?:iagree:
 
Joshus Brito said:
I have a tx. Indigo snake. Its still a baby and wonderful pet. I must admite, i do have him spoiled a good bit. He's tame and wonderfule. Its nice to see how they eat, cause they dont strangle there pray, they over power it. I been tring to get other cheap snakes to feed it. I would love to see him eat a rattlesnake.
The only reason ill part with it, is cause i work to much. And fell that he needs more attention, even though i got him preety spoiled. And no the portective thing really aint a issue. That i seen?
Take care.
And have the snake u wanted?:iagree:
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Texas Indigos are protected in Texas and NOT allowed to be sold, traded, or bartered.

Possession is not even legal without legal documentation of an out of state purchase unless permitted.
 
I assume that means you could legally purchase one if the breeding stock was collected before the law was put in place and then everything documented?

Thanks,

Jacob
 
Ya'll best listen to Mr Cole,what he speaks will keep you out of prison.
Texas (TPW) doesnt play when it comes to jacking with our native Indigo's.
You would actually fair better ,big game hunting in your local zoo
 
I just found this board...hoping I can be pointed in the right direction? We just purchased 22 acres in South Texas. We have seen several huge Rattle Snakes around our cabin. I have young children and I am frightened of the thought of them being bit! We have researched Rattle Snake predators and I would love to have some Indigo Snakes put out on our land to help control the population of the Rattle Snakes. Is there anyway of buying them if they are going to be put on land to roam freely?
 
That would be an expensive effort since they cost about $800 and up.

I don't believe TP&W would approve either for a variety of reasons.

Your best bet is to keep brush and other debris away from the cabin and to educate the children.
 
Hello, Jenny,
I have lived for 11 years in Terlingua, west of you a bit; no Indigos there, but tons of rattlesnakes.

I'm sorry to say that TPW isn't likely to allow you to relocate Indigos to aid with rattlesnakes. Depending on where in South Texas, the Indigos might not be happy anyway, and might die, if outside their natural range; and the Indigos will utilize a huge area for their homeland, meaning that they might just leave your 22 acres, after you paid a bunch of money for them.

I'd suggest that you consider training a couple of good dogs to raise a fuss when they see a snake -- I had two such dogs that alerted me, but kept their distance, when I lived in West Texas - and I'd come out with the 5 gallon bucket, and a hook, and transport the rattlers a few miles away for release. It was pretty easy to teach the dogs to alert, but stay clear.

(Don't kill the rattlesnakes; that would be bad snake karma - just move them)
 
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