In Virginia in order to own more than 5 corn snakes you must have a permit no matter the morph. Breeding is I believe included or may require a special permit as a “pet store” whatever that means. I’m guessing even if you’re not running a regular store for instance out of your home. Tbh, the fees in general aren’t that expensive and as far as I know there are no surprise inspections required. I’ve been keeping and breeding for more than six years (currently own 60+ corns) and don’t have a license or permit and have never been bothered by it however I am starting an actual business as an LLC and so I’m going to have to obtain my permits soon, especially if I do any shows (which would be only local ones) and I also would like to do some educational stuff as well since I keep several other species of reptiles. I’m going to be getting into Hognose eventually on a very limited basis as well as a few morphs of Florida kings but again on a very limited basis since I do have a medical disability which limits what I’m able to do physically. This means limiting my corn snake breeding as well if I’m going to be adding other species too my list of breedings.
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