Are garter snakes legal pets to have in Illinois? Store bought or from a breeder?

Question

I've trying to find it for a few hours. Couldn't find any information about it. Did anyone else have any luck with it?

Answer 1

depends where you live. i lived in CO and we had one and it was perfectly legal

Answer 2

well if you see them out in the bushes and wilderness and no one is making the effort to catch them, they are legal, and not harmful....so i guess they're legal.

Answer 3

if you do keep them dont tell a soul or let someone see them! people are rats and dont like to tend to their own business. hate to see you get fined or anything else.

Answer 4

You can check for both breeders and the legal status on this site. Good luck.

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