Cape buffalos ( Syncerus caffer caffer).Anyone who possesses Class I wildlife must guarantee financial responsibility (see 68A-6.0024, FAC).Ĭlass I wildlife is prohibited from personal possession unless the animal was possessed on or before Augor on or before Augfor cougars, panthers or cheetahs. Permits are required for public exhibition or sale of Class I wildlife. Substantial experience and specific cage requirements must be met. Class I Wildlife (68A-6.002, 68A-6.0021 and 68A-6.0022, FAC)Ĭlass I wildlife are those that pose a significant danger to people. Including all venomous reptiles of the class Reptilia belonging to the families Elapidae, Crotalidae, Viperidae, and Hydrophiidae all reptiles in the genus Heloderma and all reptiles in the family Colubridae belonging to the genera: Rhabdophis, Boiga, Dispholidus, Thelatornis, and Atractapsis. Per Rule 68A-1.004(87), FAC a venomous reptile is defined as: All members of the class Reptilia including their taxonomic successors, subspecies, or any hybrid thereof, regardless of surgical alteration, determined to have the potential to cause serious human injury due to the toxic effects of its venom or poison.
A license is required to capture, keep, possess or exhibit any poisonous or venomous reptiles. Pygmy rattlesnake ( Sistrurus miliarius)Īll other species of venomous reptiles are considered to be nonnative. Canebrake rattlesnake ( Crotalus horridus atricaudatus)Ĥ. Eastern diamondback rattlesnake ( Crotalus adamanteus)ģ. A license is required to capture, keep, possess or exhibit Reptiles of Concern. Former reptiles of concern are now listed as conditional reptiles. There are currently no reptiles listed as reptiles of concern.
Florida Youth Conservation Centers NetworkĬaptive Wildlife Permit Requirements & Categories Wildlife Requiring a Permit A.
Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.Report injured, orphaned or dead manatees.Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc.