Colorado Snake Laws

Colorado's native amphibians and reptiles - sometimes collectively referred to as "herptiles" - are a diverse group, consisting of 1 species of salamander, 16 species of frogs and toads, 5 turtle species, 19 species of lizards, and 26 species of snakes. For several of these species there are two or more subspecies which occur in Colorado. For a complete list and detailed information about.

Live venomous snakes may only be possessed through a Commercial Wildlife Park License issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Private, noncommercial possession or the possession of a live venomous snake as a pet is prohibited. Colorado Reptiles & Amphibians - Prohibited Actions and Protections - Colorado (1) It is unlawful for any person to hunt, take, or have in such person's possession any wildlife that is the property of this state as provided in section 33-1-101, except as permitted by articles 1 to 6 of this title or by rule or regulation of the commission.

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- This month, new rules went into place for size requirements for snake enclosures in Colorado. The changes entail that pet store or breeder snake enclosures must be long.

Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. Colorado's wildlife statutes and regulations can be viewed in their entirety at Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) offices.

Reptile Ownership Laws by State *All information is current as of June 2025. For use as a reference only. Local laws may be more restrictive than state laws.

Reptile & Amphibian Law Support Center Below are links to official pages, sites, forms, or permits regarding reptile and amphibian laws for the locality described. If you find a link to the laws, regulations, or permits that need to be listed here, please add it using the form below. If you find a link to be dead, please report it.

State: COLORADO. Reptile Law Support Center Below are links to official pages, sites, forms, or permits regarding reptile and amphibian laws for the locality described. If you find a link to the laws, regulations, or permits that need to be listed here, please add it using the form below.

If you find a link to be dead, please report it. Hazing must be consistent with federal law. If gray wolves are on the list of federally endangered or threatened species, hazing is prohibited unless authorized by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

The deadline for licensees to come into compliance with this new requirement is January 1, 2027. The Colorado Department of Agriculture proposed the updates to the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act regulations after PETA and the Colorado Reptile Humane Society jointly submitted a petition to the department. Along with the Animal Law Program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.