Can you sell me a snake in Colorado since you have a license?

Not unless you are licensed too! Hip Hogs can only buy and sell out of state or to another licensed entity in the state of Colorado.

How can I legally own a Hognose Snake in Colorado?

The laws in Colorado are: https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=10384&fileName=2%20CCR%20406-10

As an FYI here is the link to the broader regulations regarding all (including non native) reptiles in CO: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/Regulations/Ch11.pdf

You are not allowed to own, gift, buy, sell or trade captive bred Heterodon nasicus (Western Plains Hognose) in the state of Colorado without a license.

If you want to obtain a license, it is a commitment (but worth it of course!).

The first step to becoming licensed is to commit to becoming a breeder.

We do not know of any other lay-method to legally own a captive bred hognose in Colorado…. (please message us if you know differing information!)

To become a breeder you need to:

- Register a business with Colorado Secretary of State.

- Get a Tax ID Number

- Find out your county/city regulations and obtain a city/county business license

- Contact Dept of Agriculture to discuss import/export veterinary needs

- Get breeders license with Colorado Fish and Wildlife

We are happy to help with contact information/more details if anyone is interested to the best of our ability. Please note we are not business consultants and cannot give any legal or business advice but are happy to share our experiences.

Please send us an email if you want to connect!

How do I get more information about Colorado Hognoses?

Give us a shout and we are happy to discuss more details with you!