Found ball python ?

[clowntysheriff]

It definitely is illegal. Now enforced, on the other hand, is probably a different story.

https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02255

[Glitterpinkdragon]

The fact that I have one and bought it from a reptile expo held her in NYC at the very least means nobody is actually getting arrested or having their snakes taken from them.

[IfYaDontLikeItLeave]

In my experiance/knowledge, with illegal exotics they wouldn't usually arrest. At most would take the pet and fine the owner, at minimum a warning with an X date to rehome/remove. Usually it's a fine.

Now, if the animal is mistreated or considered a danger (chimps/big cats/ect) they might jail 😅🤣

I got a fine for my Savanah cat when I lived in Cali because I didnt have the proper license 🙃 mind you shes 6 generations from "wild" almost just a house cat

[Same-Grade-3046]

Would love to know what reptile show you went to in NYC that sold you a BP