FWC venomous reptile rules pending

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is scheduled to hear recommendations at  its next meeting Sept. 8 and 9 in St. Augustine on tougher regulations for people who have permits to keep venomous reptiles. The main recommendations call for more secure areas where the reptiles are kept to prevent escapes  and restrictions on live handling of  non-native species. The review of the rules came after the escape of two cobras in different parts of the state. Violations of the… Read More »