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Python Permit Program

 

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The Python Permit Program is a permit program that allows Floridians to capture Burmese pythons and other conditional reptiles on four state-managed lands (Everglades and Francis S. Taylor WMA, Holey Land WMA, Rotenberger WMA and Southern Glades WEA)  in South Florida. 

All conditional reptiles may be taken under this permit, which include Burmese and Indian pythons, reticulated pythons, African rock pythons (both southern and northern), amethystine pythons, scrub pythons, green anacondas and Nile monitor lizards.

The current phase of the program began in January 2010, and all python removal permits will expire Dec. 31, 2010.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Be Florida resident
  • Possess a digital camera and a GPS unit
  • If live pythons are to be transported to an approved facility for use in research or for euthanasia after being captured, a valid conditional species permit is required
  • Have experience capturing wild snakes
  • Have experience handling large constrictors
  • Be knowledgeabel about proper and humane methods of euthanizing reptiles
  • Have experience working in remote areas

Permit Requirements:

  • Photograph and mark GPS locations of captured snakes
  • Photograph and describe stomach contents of euthanized snakes
  • File reports with the FWC within 36 hours of capture
  • Make at least five trips each calendar quarter
  • Visit each of 4 wildlife management units at least twice during the year

Python Permit Program Links

Burmese Python Information

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