Chameleons in Massachusetts illegal?!?!

steviejcsc

steviejcsc

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This is interesting... I don't mean to bring back another thread, but really illegal in mass??
So what happens if you own a chameleon in a state where they are not legal?
 
the authorities will put you in a cage, mist you and feed you bugs. The reason they r illegal is because in 1942 a pack of crazy killer chameleons went on a rampage and killed 65 people. Haha just havin fun. I dont really know whyy they would be illegal but its prob some stupid reason.
 
Its only because way back when proper supplies for chameleons were not available in massachusets, they just have not done anything to get rid of that law. They dont really enforce it, but you can still get a permit.
 
I looked at a permit, but I am not using it for anything other than a pet... and it says no permits issued for pets??!!
This is a real bummer....
Should I just buy one?
 
If I were you I wouldn't have a permit, I think you only need one to breed, I could be wrong. But its really just like one of those old, dumb laws like "You are not allowed to beat your wife with a stick larger than the width of your thumb". Hence the term, rule of thumb.
 
Its just Mass. sucks:p:) God I hated that state. I went there for a wedding and as soon as we get to the town we couldnt find our hotel or my friends house because there were no stinking street signs. My friend said that is what kids do for fun is take the street signs:rolleyes:
 
i, being the law abiding citizen that i am cough cough ha sorry , couldnt contain myself would just go for it. Just try not to get pulled over on the way home with your new cham.
 
i vote buy one , i don't think cops are gonna show up to your house and arrest you for have a pet lizard.
 
http://www.neherp.com/state-regulations/74-massachusetts

Two types of permits are available: a permit to possess a single animal, and a permit for multiple animals (necessary for captive breeding). Permits are renewed on a yearly basis, for a small fee (per permit, not per animal). Permits are relatively easy to obtain for animals that are captive-bred (if they aren't already exempt) except in the case of venomous species. For rare, imported, or endangered animals, permits are issued on a case-by-case basis; if you want to work with an endangered species for example, it helps if you have a lot of experience with related, non-threatened, species. A number of members of the New England Herpetological Society possess permits for many different animals. Ask around at a meeting for more information if you are interested.
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Obviously, you need to do what you feel comfortable doing, but it does seem they give permits for pets.
 
steviejcsc said:
Thanks so much! I did not think I could get a permit for a pet! I will give it a try!
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It should be possible...just a silly little hoop to jump through. When I lived in NJ I also needed a permit for an "exotic" herp and my softbill birds. No trouble really, just renewed it each year and paid like $5. Some states are trying to limit the flood of exotic animals being imported and sold by shops or kept (and abandoned) by residents. Probably has nothing to do with the chams themselves.
 
LOL, You are an outlaw!!! I bet half the breeders will just send one to you regardless of that law.

Ohio is trying to make reptile ownership and breeding illegal w/o a permit and you still will have a limit of animals owned. Crazy thing is Ohioans can conceal a handgun w/ up to 16 rounds in a bar. Nuts ins't it?

Escalade said:
sorry to bring up an old thread but I didn't even realize this when I bought my cham haha o well I guess I'm just an outlaw :cool:
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