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If they're refusing you b/c you are an individual, then perhaps the timber rattler is listed as a protected species in Conn. ? It certainly sounds like it if there is a fine associated with catching one. If that is the case, that is why they are refusing you a permit. To get a permit to keep protected wildlife, you need to be affliated with a government agency and/or research through a post secondary institution.
Here in North Carolina, it is not legal to own a northern pine snake (Special Concern status), or a coral snake unless you fit into the above. They are protected by the state.
My advice would be to find out what species of native hots are protected. You will most likely NEVER be able to keep any that are protected unless you end up working for a university.
All states are VERY protective of their natural resources, including herps, believe it or not.
Most zoos accept volunteers, I find it funny that yours does not... perhaps you could try them again with no emphasis or mention of venomous snakes, instead perhaps general reptile interest, and then once your foot is in the door, you could ask the hot keeper some questions. I doubt they would let a volunteer be involved with hots, it opens them to too much liability if your were to get tagged...
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