Must Get My Permit Renewed...

exwizard · 08-21-12, 10:48 AM

...so today after work, I will go to City Hall and do just that. Well, technically, since my roommate also has a permit and since they only require one per household, I don't have to get mine renewed, however, I don't want to depend on his permit for Black Betty to be legal. That's why I'm getting mine renewed. Such is the hoops one must jump through in Des Moines just to keep the city happy.

exwizard · 08-21-12, 11:31 AM

I just wonder how his compares with other parts of the country or even the world.

buffcoat · 08-21-12, 11:42 AM

I've been visiting the Aussie forums since I got my Woma. You should see all the crap they need to go through to keep. Forget about importing. Licences and different class license ... bleh. Oh and only native species.

Wv requires nothing.

exwizard · 08-21-12, 12:35 PM

The only restriction Iowa has is that they ban Anacondas, Retics and African Rocks. This permit that's required for anything over 6' is strictly a Des Moines thing. Funny thing about this permit. You have to take a 20 hour "big snake" class but it's hardly ever offered. That's the catch. I was fortunate enough to take advantage when a class was offered otherwise I'd still be in that catch 22. I said it before but Iowa's laws are a patchwork even in the metro. Some places allow anything the state allows while others don't allow anything at all.

Jlassiter · 08-21-12, 11:31 PM

Texas has great laws.....
But there are city ordinances that overrule them.
Here in Corpus Christi one cannot keep any boa, python, venomous or monitor.

Ridiculous.......No sand boas, children's pythons or BPs.......

So....I keep colubrids....and lots of them!

Gungirl · 08-22-12, 05:39 AM

I hate how our "free" country isn't so free anymore...

Terranaut · 08-22-12, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gungirl

I hate how our "free" country isn't so free anymore...

Freedom is an illusion. You are bound by government, currency, and religion.
Doesn't matter where you live or who you are.

Lankyrob · 08-22-12, 07:46 AM

No permits required in the UK as long as the animals in question are not venomous or "dangerous" (covers things like crocs

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Gungirl · 08-22-12, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Terranaut

Freedom is an illusion. You are bound by government, currency, and religion.
Doesn't matter where you live or who you are.

I know.. it blows big time

exwizard · 08-22-12, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

No permits required in the UK as long as the animals in question are not venomous or "dangerous" (covers things like crocs

)

What is a dangerous snake and what is not?

Lankyrob · 08-22-12, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by exwizard

What is a dangerous snake and what is not?

All non venomous no matter the size are classed as "non dangerous" and all venomous are classed as "dangerous"

exwizard · 08-22-12, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gungirl

I know.. it blows big time

I agree with you.

exwizard · 08-22-12, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

All non venomous no matter the size are classed as "non dangerous" and all venomous are classed as "dangerous"

I wish it was like that here.

Kettennatter · 08-22-12, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gungirl

I hate how our "free" country isn't so free anymore...

Well, it's as free as we make it. In my home state the pit bull owners just got a break. I've previously lobbied for other causes and took time off to speak before subcommittees. But a change in the right direction can be accomplished. I personally don't believe we should have to take bans on animals that don't pose a danger to the general public.

If you own a large or a venemous snake you should be politically active or donate to an organization that is.

rmfsnakes32 · 08-22-12, 12:39 PM

Wow Texas sucks I cant ever move there I have a mix of them thats not allowed