This is a good example of unwittingly breaking the law

I clicked on it and got the message "Sorry, this video is no longer available." :confused:

-Eva
 
I've viewed it twice since posting... I'm sorry! Wonder what the problem is...?

-jbherpin-
 
Now it worked! "I don't want anyone to get into trouble for things I got into trouble for." Priceless.

-Eva
 
Glad you enjoyed it! His "Youtube" series is pretty good! Check him out if you haven't, and are interested!

-jbherpin-
 
He is from Illinois, it's illegal for us to touch venomous snakes here.

This just underlines the need to know your local herp laws. If it might be illegal...don't film it.
 
Nice videos I watch his channel on youtube sometimes.
 
Is there an easy way to find out your state's laws? A page on the fish and wildlife service's page, maybe?
 
Lamb said:
Is there an easy way to find out your state's laws? A page on the fish and wildlife service's page, maybe?
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You can find the laws on your state's DNR website.
 
I contacted my local DNR, and they sent out a packet in the mail full of information! Everything from a COMPLETE "known species" list, to how to obtain permits for various activities(i.e. field study/collection). Jake gave a great suggestion! I would encourage you to do it, so your herping stays within the law.

-jbherpin-
 
Very cool! A lot to think about...

I know that there is a rare salamander that is supposed to be reported to the DNR if seen in our area, but NOT touched or captured or disturbed in any way. (I think it is the white marbled salamander but I am not sure. It is black with white on it...very pretty, and it lives under wet leaves and forest debris, but goes to lower lying areas that are wet to breed. They are endangered where I am because they are losing their habitat to people building on it.)

I was surprised to learn how many animals were on the lists and how many plants, not that I could identify all of them if I saw them...but it kind of made me wonder a bit if I had maybe seen such a plant and not known it. The animals would be a little more obvious to me (like a gray wolf or cougar) but not all of them I would identify either. It is just astonishing how LARGE the list really is!
 
So he got in trouble for handling a rattlesnake?

Here in California there is not "bag" limit for killing rattlesnakes. Feel free to shoot, kick, punch, bite as many rattlers as you want. Funny...the most uptight state still doesn't give a **** about something that is percieved as dangerous.

Wish they would have the same flexibilities with murders and drug dealers. I would sign up for that hunting license.
 
lexmiller said:
So he got in trouble for handling a rattlesnake?

Here in California there is not "bag" limit for killing rattlesnakes. Feel free to shoot, kick, punch, bite as many rattlers as you want. Funny...the most uptight state still doesn't give a **** about something that is percieved as dangerous.

Wish they would have the same flexibilities with murders and drug dealers. I would sign up for that hunting license.
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Woah dude, don't take your snakes for granted! Here in New Zealand there are no snakes. The closest we can get to a snake is viewing one at the zoo. My partner and I would love a pet snake to add to the collection, alas, we can stick with amphibians for now.

o_O Who would want to kill rattlesnakes? Do people actually do that? Go snake hunting?

Unfortunate as it is, to kill a killer is to become the monster, no matter how much we feel they deserve it. :rolleyes:
 
I work with killers...killers that are under the age of 16...and trust me....for the most part they don't change. ANYWAYS....


I am not sure if you go "snake hunting", but the Department of Fish and Game has not set a "bag" limit on rattlesnakes. I would only shoot one if my life was in danger. I am not a snake fan, but they deserve some repsect. Although there is that whole "Garden of Eden" incident................
 
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