beaded lizard legality

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Guy at the rep show swears they are legal here in cali without permit,no gilas,but beadeds.Is he full of it?reptile show and more 484.jpg

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There really aren't too many illegal animals to OWN in the United States period - it's buying, selling, and crossing state lines with them that causes issues.

As nice as beadeds look, I would stear clear. They're super mean - and their bite not only hurts, but can actually render your hand useless for life because of the strength in their jaws.
 
EricIvins;3476357; said:
You realize you were talking to one of the most knowledgeable and successful Beaded keepers in the US right?
Iknow who I was talking to and Ive checked out thier site and love all thier animals and he was cool to me.Now,I dont know him personaly at all and weather he is an honest guy or if he may be the most loyal guy in the world.I just want to know if beaded lizards are legal to own in cali or not,without a permit.Gilas are not and beadeds are damn near the same thing and CA sucks so we are just trying to find out for sure.Nothing against the guy selling them,just want to know if he knows for sure just as much as he wants to know if Im full of it or not.Do you have the answer for sure or are you just asuming that the guy is telling the truth because hes a big time breeder?
 
I'm pretty sure beadeds are legal in CA, if they weren't I doubt they would let the guy set up a table at an expo.

You could check with Fish & Game though.
 
They are awesome lizards.
But there are other animals with more beauty and less the bite Dx.
Their are only 3 lizards in the world that are posionous.
Beaded,Gila, and Kamodo
 
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