A. The secretary shall have the authority to prohibit the commercial harvest or importation of any species of reptile or amphibian, provided that such a decision is based on accurate biological data or other technical information that indicated such species would interfere with the state's natural ecosystem.
B. The commission shall have the authority to set seasons, establish harvest restrictions, and adopt other rules and regulations that it deems necessary to manage Louisiana's reptile and amphibian resources.
Citation: LSA-R.S. § 56:632.5.1.
A. The importation or private possession of constrictor snakes in excess of eight feet long, including but not limited to the following species: Apodora papuana (Papuan python), Liasis olivacea, (Olive python), Morelia spilota (Carpet or Diamond python), Morelia kinghorni (Scrub python), Morelia amethystine (Amethystine python), Python natalensis (Southern African python), Python sebae (African Rock python), Python molurus (Indian or Burmese python), Python reticulatus (Reticulate python), any species of the genus Boa (Boa constrictors), and any species of the genus Eunectes (Anacondas), obtained in any manner, shall be only by permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries except for animals kept by animal sanctuaries, zoos, aquariums, wildlife research centers, scientific organizations, and medical research facilities as defined in the Animal Welfare Act as found in the United States Code Title 7, Chapter 54, 2132(e).
B. The importation or private possession of venomous snakes, including any species under current taxonomic standing recognized to belong to the Families Viperidae (Pitvipers and Vipers), Elapidae (Cobras and Mambas), Hydrophiidae (Sea Snakes), Atractaspididae (Mole Vipers), as well as the genera Dispholidus, Thelotornis, and Rhabdophis of the Family Colubridae obtained in any manner, shall be only by permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries except for animals kept by animal sanctuaries, zoos, aquariums, wildlife research centers, scientific organizations, and medical research facilities as defined in the Animal Welfare Act as found in the United States Code Title 7, Chapter 54, 2132(e).
C. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the harvest, possession, sale, handling, housing, or importation for species of constrictors and poisonous snakes...
Citation: LSA-R.S. § 56:632.
...B. The commission shall at its discretion open or close the season for the taking or possession of alligators by area within the state. The commission shall also prescribe methods of taking alligators and hours within which alligators may be taken...
Citation: LSA-R.S. § 56:259.