I had to research when I moved up here, that's why I had to get a non-natural morph color. to prove to any authorities I didn't capture it from the wild.
just an FYI -I just checked the dept. of wildlife VA regulations on capture/possession of reptiles, amphibians and fish. Unless what I read has changed or was out dated. I had to read it twice. don't know why they couldn't have just said -it's ok to have five snakes or 20 fish. The following is copy/pasted directly from the site-
"Taking aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and nongame fish for private use**
It is lawful to collect and possess live for private use** only, and not for sale, no more than 5 individuals of any non-listed species of amphibian and reptile, and no more than 20 individuals of any non-listed species of aquatic invertebrate and nongame fish (4 VAC 15-360-10). Non-listed terrestrial invertebrates may be taken in unlimited numbers for private use** only. NO Threatened and Endangered Species may be held for personal use.
•** private use means for use in the home, not for scientific, research, survey or educational purposes (which requires a permit)."
Non-listed Species are plants/animals that do not appear on the VA dept of fish and game endangered list. I had to look this up also. Corn snakes are non-listed. I think we can assume "private use" means pet status. I think you are safe to get a wild color corn in Virginia whether you buy it from a breeder or find it.
