Legalities can be an annoying and confusing hassle, but this primer would be remiss if it did not advise you to research and follow all applicable laws regarding wildlife. By and large, these laws are in place for a reason, and you will not be doing yourself or the animals you encounter any favors by ignoring them. Even if this lesson were written specifically for your area, it could not contain all the laws that might apply to your activities. What it can do is give you an idea of how to go about researching the rules for yourself. These examples are geared toward U.S.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).