Contact Info for Louisana:

General Information:
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries
2000 Quail Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-765-2800
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/

Licenses:
225-765-2898

Species Information:
Jeff Boundy
Biology Supervisor, Louisianna Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-765-2815 or jboundy@wlf.la.gov

Overview of Regulations:

- Out of state vendors require a license for indigenous reptile species and listed non-indigenous reptile species. The 3 day license is $75.00, and known as the "Class I-5 3-Day Nonresidence Reptile & Amphibian Wholesale/Retail Dealer." (The permit is required for non-native species listed under the new law enacted November 15, 2010.) The three day permit covers both indigenous and listed non-indigenous listed reptiles.

-The permit application cannot be downloaded from the internet. Vendors must either call to get the application sent to them or the permit can also be purchased in person at the Baton Rouge office on Quail Dr. The license window is on the first floor, with office hours from M-F, 8:15AM – 4:15PM.

- A Restricted Snake Permit is required for buyers who wish to purchase snakes 8ft or larger or venomous snakes (the purchaser has 30 days to apply for the permit.) The permit is free and can be obtained by emailing Jeff Boundy at the address listed above.

- Roadside and parking lot sales are prohibited.

- Sale of arachnids is allowed.

Additional Resources:

-Guidelines, species list & all permit information may be found under "Part XV. Reptiles and Amphibians" here: http://doa.louisiana.gov/osr/lac/76v01/76v01.pdf

-A great "unnofficial" native species list can be found here: http://www.lgchs.org/resource.shtml

-For more regulation & species information, visit here: http://www.lgchs.org/#

-Vendors may also contact the Louisiana Association of Reptile Keepers by phone (225.278.0578) or e-mail at lousiana_ark@yahoo.com for additional information.

Restrictions Specific to Caddo Parish for the Shreveport Show:

-All venomous Reptiles, all crocodiles, and komodo dragons are banned.

Boas and pythons exceeding 3' require permit - Class I-5 3 day non resident Reptile and amphibian wholesale/retail dealer available on site at venue

- Restricted Mammals: Tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, lynx, bobcats, bears, wolves, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, African buffalo, hyenas, coyotes, deer, non human primates, raccoons, skunks, foxes, hybrid species consisting of wolves, coyotes, or jackals interbred with domestic dogs, or hybrids of ocelots or margays interbred with domestic cats.

-For futher information contact:
Everrette Harris
Caddo Parish Animal Services
Director
318-226-6624

Restrictions Specific to St Bernard Parish for the New Orleans Show:

- No venomous,
- No constricting species that exceed 8' normal length in the wild.

-For futher information contact:
Beth Brewster
St Bernard Parish Animal Control
Director
(504)278-1534

Repticon Venomous Animal Policies for Louisiana (Baton Rouge only)

All vendors selling venomous need the "Class I-5 3-Day Nonresidence Reptile & Amphibian Wholesale/Retail Dealer." See above.

All vendors are to follow the following Repticon venomous protocol.

Permits to keep venomous are required if you are a Louisana resident (see below). Out of state venomous dealers do not need the venomous permit. All live animal dealers do need the 3 day seller/dealer permit (see above).

All customers purchasing venomous must show proper proof of ID (such as driver's license) and must fill out a venomous application form, which may be downloaded here.  Each vendor must turn these completed forms from every venomous customer into Repticon. A two page set of venomous regulations, available at the show, will be attached to this application. Repticon will return all forms documenting all venomous purchases at the show to Jeff Boundy with the Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries.  Customers who purchase venomous do not need to have a venomous permit to purchase, but need to apply for the permit within 30 days of purchase.  

Waivers – All vendors with venomous snakes must sign a waiver upon check in and have all customers do the same.

All Venomous Vendors and their Staff – No Open Toed Shoes allowed!

Containers – All venomous reptiles must be housed in secured, taped and unbreakable containers and labeled as such prior to the customers leaving with purchase. No venomous reptiles may be removed from containers and lids of such containers shall not be removed, except in the hot room. NO venomous reptile will be taken out of its container nor will the container be unsealed under any circumstances other then in the hot room.

Only RED tape will be allowed on venomous containers. Red tape is to be used ONLY on venomous containers.

Sales Policies & Procedures – Venomous snakes are not to be sold to anyone under 18 or to anyone who obviously does not possess the knowledge or experience to handle venomous snakes. Venomous reptiles which have been sold will be tagged and remain at vendors’ booth until buyer is departing from show. Customer is to sign a waiver; then advise customer to return when ready to depart from the building. At this time the vendor will give the waiver and reptiles to show staff or Venomous Staff who will escort the customer as they exit the show. Any vendor not adhering to this policy and giving their customers venomous reptiles purchased will be ejected from the show immediately and no refund issued.

Please note: Netting ( to cover all venomous) required.
All venomous animals not in display cases or covered with glass are required to be covered with netting. Netting will be available to vendors that do not have it for a small fee.

Any further questions concerning the sales of Venomous Reptiles, please contact:

Jeff Boundy
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife Fisheries
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA. 70898-9000
Email : jboundy@wlf.la.gov
Fax: 225-765-2818
Phone: 225-765-2815 .