South Carolina Rules & Information

These Rules & Information are provided as a convenience to Repticon vendors and exhibitors, and may not be comprehensive for every animal. Each vendor is responsible for researching and complying with all current laws regarding their animals.

Mammal Policy for South Carolina

No mammals indigenous to South Carolina are allowed. To view a list of mammals native to South Carolina, click here – http://www.mammalsociety.org/statelists/southcarolina.html

Mammals coming from out of state must have a veterinary health certificate dated within 7 days of show.

State Regulations

No Southern Hognose Snakes (state) NEW!

No Bogg, Spotted Turtles (state) NEW!

No Gopher Tortoises (state) NEW!

Lexington County Regulations

No Croc Monitors. (county)

No Water Monitors. (county)

No Crocodilia (county)

Repticon Venomous Animal Policies
(for South Carolina Venomous Shows Only)

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

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

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. This will be in effect starting 6/20/2009

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) will be required by the November Show! NEW!