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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]MineralMan
(146,307 posts)35. That's why I suggested catching it, bagging it, and calling
whoever's in charge of such things.
It's not a dangerous snake in any way. You can just pick it up, preferably behind the head, since they will bite. It's just not a big deal.
Edit to add: I checked, and there are no native boa constrictors in Florida, so this isn't a native species. We had a couple of small boas that were native in California, but apparently there aren't in FL.
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I believe FL requires you to have a permit to kill it. Alternate is a nuisance wildlife trapper. nt
jody
Jan 2013
#9
I believe a permit was needed a few years ago. Do you have a link to FFWCC allowing killing without
jody
Jan 2013
#76
I think HERETIC I AM was using the picture in the OP to say it looks kinda like this snake
madokie
Jan 2013
#19
The problem is, too many non native snakes have been released in this state.
A HERETIC I AM
Jan 2013
#31