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New Mexico is home to some of the most striking reptile diversity in the American Southwest — rattlesnakes, the western coral snake, and the Gila monster all share the landscape with residents and visitors alike.
North Carolina sits in a genuinely unusual position when it comes to venomous snake ownership.
Maryland is home to a remarkable diversity of wildlife, and for reptile enthusiasts, the appeal of keeping a venomous snake can be genuine.
Colorado is home to some genuinely striking venomous species — rattlesnakes that glide across shortgrass prairies, canyon floors, and high desert terrain.
California is home to some of the most striking venomous reptiles in North America, and for a certain type of keeper, the idea of owning one is genuinely compelling.
Oregon is home to dramatic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and some of the most layered wildlife regulations in the Pacific Northwest.
Nevada has a reputation for permissive laws on many things, but venomous snake ownership is not one of them.
Wyoming is one of the more permissive states when it comes to exotic animal ownership, but “more permissive” does not mean “anything goes.
Kansas has a reputation as a relatively open state when it comes to exotic animal ownership — but venomous snakes are a sharp exception to that rule.
Illinois has some of the most detailed reptile ownership laws in the Midwest, and venomous snakes sit at the strictest end of that framework.
West Virginia is home to some of the most rugged and wildlife-rich terrain in the eastern United States, and for snake enthusiasts, that naturally raises a pointed question: can you
Iowa is home to four native venomous snake species, and the question of whether you can legally own one — or bring in an exotic venomous species — is more layered than a simple yes or no.
North Dakota sits in an interesting position among U.S.
Minnesota has a reputation for being relatively hands-off when it comes to reptile ownership — but that reputation can mislead you if you are specifically interested in a venomous species.
Arizona is one of the most snake-rich states in the country, home to thirteen species of rattlesnakes alone — and that density of venomous wildlife naturally raises a question for
Montana’s wide-open landscapes and rich wildlife heritage attract plenty of reptile enthusiasts, and it is natural to wonder whether keeping a venomous snake is a realistic option in the state.
South Dakota has a reputation for being one of the more permissive states when it comes to exotic animal ownership, but venomous snakes occupy a uniquely complicated corner of that legal landscape.
Massachusetts takes wildlife ownership seriously, and venomous snakes sit at the strictest end of that regulatory spectrum.
Arkansas is home to six native venomous snake species, and the state has built a detailed legal framework around whether — and how — private individuals can keep them.
Virginia is home to three native venomous snake species, and the question of whether you can legally keep one — or bring in an exotic venomous species from elsewhere — is more layered than a simple yes or no.
