There are currently no reptiles listed as reptiles
of concern.
Former reptiles of concern are now listed as
conditional species. Conditional reptiles are not allowed to be
acquired for personal possession. Reptile dealers,
researchers and public exhibitors may apply for a permit to
import or possess conditional snakes and lizards.
People who owned one of the following species, now
listed as conditional species, before July 1, 2010 may keep their
animal for the remainder of its life. These pet owners must
maintain a valid reptile of concern license for these
animals.
- Indian or
Burmese python (Python molurus)
- Reticulated python (Python
reticulatus)
- Northern African python (Python sebae)
- Southern African python (Python natalensis)
- Amethystine python (Morelia amethistinus)
- Scrub python (Morelia kinghorni)
- Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
- Nile
monitor (Varanus niloticus)
Anyone who possesses a former reptile of concern
and can no longer keep their animal may relinquish it at a Nonnative
Pet Amnesty Day event or to a licensed reptile dealer. A
map of licensed reptile dealers is available online.
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