FWS Bans Imports of Reticulated Python, Three Anaconda Snakes
The Fish and Wildlife Service banned importation of four types of snakes, including the reticulated python, in a final rule issued March 10 (here). Effective April 9, FWS is adding the reticulated python (Python reticulatus), DeSchauensee's anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei), green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), and Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) to the list of injurious wildlife, prohibiting importation and interstate movement of any live animals, gamete, viable egg or hybrid. FWS said the ban is necessary to prevent introduction of the invasive species.
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(Federal Register 03/10/15)