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Nonnative Amnesty Day Forms

Adoption applications

Adoption applications are divided into groups of animals.  You may apply to adopt nonnative pets from more than one group, but you must submit an application for each group (i.e., if you want to adopt both birds and snakes, you must fill out and submit an application form for snakes and one for birds).

Husbandry forms

In order to be eligible to adopt animals that do not require a permit for personal possession, a husbandry form must be submitted with your application form.  Depending on the types of animals you would like to adopt, you may need to submit multiple husbandry forms with your application.  For example, to be eligible to adopt boa constrictors and ball pythons, one snake application form must be submitted along with a husbandry form for boas and one for ball pythons.   In order to answer the questions on the husbandry form, you must use a care sheet.  Care sheets are widely available online or at pet stores.  You may use the care sheet of your choice, but all questions on the husbandry form must be answered adequately.  Attach the care sheet to the husbandry form, and submit both with your application form.

If your application form is for Class III species, venomous reptiles, reptiles of concern, or other species that require a permit for personal possession, you must have the proper permits before your application can be accepted.  Attach a copy of your permit to your application form.  No husbandry forms or care sheets are required with applications to adopt species that require a permit for personal possession.

For more information, email or call Jenny Tinnell at 850-926-0128.