snakeguy101;3833972; said:
I also saw where it said you don't need a permit for a american alligator is that true?
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I also saw where it said you don't need a permit for a american alligator is that true?
no, you do need a class II permit, I will dig up the link for you.killdog102;3833995; said:I also saw where it said you don't need a permit for a american alligator is that true?
snakeguy101;3834022; said:no, you do need a class II permit, I will dig up the link for you.
Not saying I would do this but can you get one without a permit?
okay I take that back. Currently on the website it says that you only need a class III permit to keep them (relatively easy to get) however, when I asked Ken Holmes, (my area inspector from the FWC) you need a class II because of some changes they recently did. I am not sure if the changes have gone through or taken effect yet or if the website has not been updated but I would definitely call your FWC office and ask them for clarification. I am absolutely certain that you will need a class II if not now then within the next few months.
killdog102;3834034; said:Not saying I would do this but can you get one without a permit?
No, any place that sells them will require you have a permit and they will want to see it prior to handing over the animal, if the dont see it and you dont have it, then both parties can be penalized with fines or possibly jail for repeat offenders. This will also be corded on your name and you will no longer be able to obtain any permits regardless of your facility or qualifications for a specified amount of time.
For the permit you have to send it off to FWC to their main office in Tallahassee, and the reasoning for being able to keep a gator over an arowana is that first off you do have to get the permit for the gator, as snakeguy stated its not easy, and Aros would be able to live in our waters and do immense damage to the ecosystem if they were to be released into and populate in our waters. I didnt know they were illegal here though.
fhawk362;3834051; said:For the permit you have to send it off to FWC to their main office in Tallahassee, and the reasoning for being able to keep a gator over an arowana is that first off you do have to get the permit for the gator, as snakeguy stated its not easy, and Aros would be able to live in our waters and do immense damage to the ecosystem if they were to be released into and populate in our waters. I didnt know they were illegal here though.
Asian arowanas are illegal because of their status in the wild, we can keep silvers. but for the reason you mentioned jardinis and black aro's are illegal along with electric catfish, freshwater rays, piranha, certain crayfish and electric eels...
Bderick67;3831525; said:All you need to know is here in this link. Take some time and research
http://myfwc.com/rulesandregs/Rules_Captive_index.htm
Dude come on with the signature quote it was a simple typing error big deal.
snakeguy101;3834043; said:okay I take that back. Currently on the website it says that you only need a class III permit to keep them (relatively easy to get) however, when I asked Ken Holmes, (my area inspector from the FWC) you need a class II because of some changes they recently did. I am not sure if the changes have gone through or taken effect yet or if the website has not been updated but I would definitely call your FWC office and ask them for clarification. I am absolutely certain that you will need a class II if not now then within the next few months.
here is what I dug up on the FWC website here is the link http://myfwc.com/rulesandregs/Rules_CaptiveCategories.htm#class2
This is what it says, 40. Alligators, caimans (except American alligator) (family Alligatoridae)
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