For permits regarding the sale of Hognose and any other native Illinois reptiles and amphibians, which can include (to name just a few) things like bull snakes, black and gray rat snakes, speckled and eastern black king snakes, prairie king snakes, Great Plains rat snakes, as well as several species of lizards, turtles, frogs, toads, and salamanders. Some rear-fanged colubrids are also regulated, as are crocodilians. If there are any questions, please call Scott Ballard, IL Dept. Natural Resources, at 618.694.3398 or email him at Scott.Ballard@illinois.gov.

There is a deadline of October 1 for applications so that the IDNR Director can get the permits signed before the show on Oct. 12-14th.

Scott R. Ballard

Natural Heritage Biologist Herpetologist

Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

9053 Route 148 Marion, IL 62959

(618) 993-7023