The Division of Wildlife adopted a regulation, Ohio Administrative Code (O.A.C.) Section 1501: 31-25-04, concerning the possession, purchase, sale, or trade of reptiles and amphibians native to our state. The purpose of this regulation is to protect and conserve native reptiles and amphibians while maintaining the educational and economic benefits derived from them.

Read the changes in reptile and amphibian captivity laws effective January 1, 2011.