Copperhead anyone???

This is my friend Leo's lil guy. He's cute..BUT certainly NOT for handling [img]images/forum/icons/icon_frown.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_eek.gif[/img] I had to wait awhile for him to come out of hide so I could get the pic...
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[hisba]

beautiful, I love the copperhead's look, the
way they can blend into the leaf litter.. it's
amazing. Very pretty one there! Thanks for
sharing all the pics, Lori. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif[/img][addsig]

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[Pat]

Yep, nice snake Lori. Copperheads are definitely on the top of my hot/wanted list. IF, I didn't have kids and a wife, I would eventually get one. I do though, so no copperhead for Pat![addsig]

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[Ritchie]

BEAUTIFUL[addsig]

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[faze]

he looks beautiful lori when are you adopting that one lol j/k[addsig]

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FAZE..
This is one of those new fangled adoptions [img]images/forum/icons/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] . I don't actually take possession of him in my home..I just get visitations where he resides...I can visit anytime I want [img]images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] , I don't have to feed him, clean his cage, or even touch him [img]images/forum/icons/icon_cool.gif[/img] I don't even have to provide for his support [img]images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif[/img]
I wonder why he doesn't come out of hide to see me when i first get to where he is??? [img]images/forum/icons/icon_razz.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_razz.gif[/img]
Beauty..Isn't he?? This pic actually doesn't do him any justice even [img]images/forum/icons/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [addsig]

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[Drax]

awsome snake Lori...copper heads are definately the prettiest of the American herps. but my fav hots would have to be eyelash vipers. but i'm not planning on ever owning one.[addsig]

	Venomous Reptile A term commonly used to refer to a venomous reptile. Most commonly used in reference to venomous snakes.

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[JuliusSqueezer]

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[Bry]

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[JuliusSqueezer]

People buy copperheads? huh? get off yer duffs and go catch em people. They are all over the place.

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Really? People buy'em? I could make a mint here in NC, they're all over the place, Northern and Southern ssp anyway. Guess I better get to practicing with the snake stick. Really, every week from April to August, I always hear someone saying how they had to kill a copperhead this weekend...[addsig]

[eddie]

NO KIDDING! they are all over north and south carolinas! which means they should be all over Ga. too! except in Squeezers area! ALL of the coppers have been warned about that guy! LOL! [img]images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [addsig]

[Drax]

two guys i know (each of different sides of the city here) each caught a baby copperhead less than a week or so ago. and yet i've not seen a one. #$%^&#$%^&#$%^&#$%^& the only snake i've seen wild since i've been in SC for 5 years is a baby king snake and that was about 4 months ago. i think they're scared of me[addsig]

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[Ravnos]

All the talk about copperheads has me seriously wanting one now. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif[/img]



Rav

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[erok745]

I would love to own a HOT someday, but I don't have a clue where to go to get the proper permits. Also, I anyof you want to catch me one I'll pay shipping. I can't find anything here is Missouri. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_eek.gif[/img]

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[Ravnos]

I don't know all the laws for Missouri, but if I recall correctly they don't allow keeping of anything native to the state unless you have a state permit... which I believe is a real pain to get. You have to be part of a conservation or education program.

Anything not native to the state is fine though. There are copperheads native to Missouri, but any sub-species that isn't native should be fine. If you really are interested in finding out the Missouri laws, I have a friend in the state who deals in hots who I could contact and ask.

Rav

	Venomous Reptile A term commonly used to refer to a venomous reptile. Most commonly used in reference to venomous snakes.

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[erok745]

Rav--That would be great. Its not a real big deal, but if you get a chance to get some info for me that would be awsome. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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[Ravnos]

In order to keep native venomous species in Missouri you need a class 2 license, which is 150 dollars a year - this allows breeding, sale, and transport as well. The licenses can be bought at state Parks & Wildlife offices. I don't think there is any special requirements, just a form to fill out, but don't quote me on that - they may require photos of your enclosures and snake room. Local law enforcement should be notified that you keep venomous species, but I don't think it is a requirement. Non-native species are not regulated at the state level (though some localities may have laws). Of course, native being - native to Missouri. So, technically, you need a permit to keep an osage copperhead, but not a broadbanded copperhead, because one is native the other isn't. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Of course... state laws are a constantly changing entity, so you definitely want to speak with someone from Parks & Wildlife and someone with your local city/town government to verify before aquiring any species that may be considered dangerous. The last thing you want to do is end up in a legal rambling because of some obscure law.

Rav

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[erok745]

Thanks for the info Rav. Before I get anything venomous I will definately talk to someone from the Parks and Wildlife Service. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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[cobranj]

Hello,
I have a book that explains all the states regs. Missouri states that you must acquire a venomous permit (CLASS II) Wildlife breeders permit. The annual cost is $150.00 (that sucks).
Here is who you have to contact:
Department of Conservation
2901 W. Truman Blvd.
Jefferson city, MO. 65102-0180
Phone: 314-751-4115
The book I have is from 1994. Things should have not changed, but you never know. I would call and get an application and go for it.
Plus you can keep up to 5 individuals of the same species.
Later
Will W.

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