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What reptiles are illegal to own in Massachusetts?

GanoPap

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On 3/11/2024 at 10:46 PM, GanoPap said:

What reptiles are illegal to own in Massachusetts?

Here is a list of some illegal reptiles to own in Massachusetts, derived from Mass.gov

  • Beaded Lizard
  • Gila Monster
  • Any monitor lizards except the Spiny-tailed (Ridge-tailed) Monitor
  • Solomon Islands Ground Skink
  • Alligators
  • Crocodiles
  • Caimans
  • Gavials
  • Any venomous (poisonous) snakes
  • African Rock Python
  • Reticulated Python
  • All anaconda species
  • Black Rat Snake
  • Eastern Hognose
  • Four-toed Salamander
  • Northern Leopard Frog
  • Spotted Salamander
  • Spring Salamander
  • Argentine (Chaco) Tortoise
  • Gopher Tortoise & related species
  • Pancake Tortoise
  • Red-eared Slider
  • Spotted Turtle
  • Any native or established fish in Massachusetts
  • Tilapia
  • Grass Carp (White Amur)
  • Piranhas & related species
  • Rudd
  • Walking Catfish & related species
  • Snakeheads
  • Bluntnose Minnow

Yes, Massachusetts has strict laws on which reptiles you can keep, unfortunate but just how things are currently. If you want to see the actual list you can follow the hypertext up top.

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