Louisana 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.

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:
MaryAnn at 225-765-2905

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 – 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 NOT required for non-native species.)

-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 at the license window on the first floor anytime from M-F, 8:15AM – 4:15PM.

- A Restricted Snake Permit is required for buyers who wish to purchase snakes 12ft or larger or venomous snakes. The permit is free and can be obtained by emailing Jeff Boundy 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/laherpschecklist.htm

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