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Old 06-29-2021, 05:41 AM
 
Location: Durm
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https://www.wral.com/venomous-cobra-...hood/19748492/
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Old 06-29-2021, 06:23 AM
 
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*uck me, just no. This is how s*it starts.... look at Florida and their python problem. People are so stupid, they think s*it like this is a pet. What I do not understand is how the government allows these species even get into the country. This is the sure way to kill your own native population of wildlife. I hate snakes but freaking copperheads and water moccasins need to be protected from these invasive species. You pay fines if you bring a traditional cured ham from Spain (or any amount of meat product from anywhere), but like, you have a cobra or a Komodo dragon in your luggage? Welcome home, sir!

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North Carolina state law says it’s not illegal to be in possession of venomous snakes if the owner keeps the reptile in an escape-proof enclosure.
-- This blows my mind too. This gotta go. But, I assume there is an "exotic animal" lobby somewhere that keeps giving to the politicians.
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Old 06-29-2021, 06:27 AM
 
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Here's a good summary of the relevant law from the School of Government at UNC-CH: https://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/le...ing-cobra-pet/

You can read the actual law at https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegisla.../GS_14-417.pdf
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Old 06-29-2021, 06:34 AM
 
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There needs to be an escape plan and anti venom somewhere local. Ok I’m sure someone dumb enough to have this as a “pet” went through all these steps. (What is an escape plan, anyway?). No word yet on whether there is anti venom around here.

I’m just waiting for someone to post a pic on Nextdoor “is this a copperhead?”
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Old 06-29-2021, 06:36 AM
 
Location: Durm
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There needs to be an escape plan and anti venom somewhere local. Ok I’m sure someone dumb enough to have this as a “pet” went through all these steps. (What is an escape plan, anyway?).

I’m just waiting for someone to post a pic on Nextdoor “is this a copperhead?”


Oh that’s gonna happen. I hope someone screenshots and posts here.
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Old 06-29-2021, 06:54 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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So, Brittany Woods has become Slytherin?

Who knew!?
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Old 06-29-2021, 06:55 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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There needs to be an escape plan and anti venom somewhere local. Ok I’m sure someone dumb enough to have this as a “pet” went through all these steps. (What is an escape plan, anyway?). No word yet on whether there is anti venom around here.

I’m just waiting for someone to post a pic on Nextdoor “is this a copperhead?”

I'm here for you!

After posting Hamilton the Pig in a wagon with the question, this seems like a great follow-up!

ETA....
Well, now. THAT was fun!
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Old 06-29-2021, 07:47 AM
 
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There needs to be an escape plan and anti venom somewhere local. Ok I’m sure someone dumb enough to have this as a “pet” went through all these steps. (What is an escape plan, anyway?). No word yet on whether there is anti venom around here.

I’m just waiting for someone to post a pic on Nextdoor “is this a copperhead?”
Now that's just funny, is what that is. And it will be even funnier when it actually happens.
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Old 06-29-2021, 07:55 AM
 
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Now that's just funny, is what that is. And it will be even funnier when it actually happens.

I took twingles' post as a command....


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Old 06-29-2021, 08:07 AM
 
Location: Durm
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OK I can’t access your next door so I need pics, haha.
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