Snake killing law

**wjh2657** · 11-01-2009, 02:23 PM

What law (T.C.A. by title and paragraph) covers the killing of snakes? I have Googled and Yahood all over the place and I can't find it. I know there is a provision for killing venomous snakes on your own property but I need a copy of the actual law.

**Dropkick Murphy** · 11-01-2009, 02:54 PM

What do you want to kill snakes for?

**OngoingFreedom** · 11-01-2009, 03:23 PM

From TWRA's website:

Quote:

In Tennessee, it is illegal to harm, kill, remove from the wild, or possess native snakes taken from the wild without the proper permits.

I once caught a juvenile copperhead in east Tennessee and let it go later. I like 'em!

**TGO David** · 11-01-2009, 03:31 PM

The inclusion of the statement "from the wild" tells me that this statute really doesn't apply to what happens on your own property. I certainly would have no problem putting an end to any poisonous snake found in my own yard. I have the well being of my family and our dogs to be concerned with.

**wjh2657** · 11-01-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TGO David

The inclusion of the statement "from the wild" tells me that this statute really doesn't apply to what happens on your own property. I certainly would have no problem putting an end to any poisonous snake found in my own yard. I have the well being of my family and our dogs to be concerned with.

TGO David answered for me. We, from time to time, get one in the garage or under the deck. Grandkids and pets to consider. Nowhere around close to catch and release to.

I didn't really post for a "license to kill" but just as an interest in some discussions elsewhere on forum. I like to know what the law actually says. Too many "It's the law" remarks around that I find are not the law!

**Hunting101** · 11-01-2009, 03:43 PM

I think if you killed a snake as in just killing them not protecting anything it would probably fall under cruelty to animals or something along that lines.

**wjh2657** · 11-01-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunting101

I think if you killed a snake as in just killing them not protecting anything it would probably fall under cruelty to animals or something along that lines.

The forum has posted that there is a specific law, pertaining to snakes. I just can't find it. I am pretty sure it exists, but I need a reference.

**jughead** · 11-01-2009, 04:32 PM

seems like if there is no season on an animal it is illegal to take it in tenn. per hunting regs in the new hunting regulation. pick one up at your friendly bait shop

**H0TSH0T** · 11-01-2009, 05:07 PM

http://www.tennsnakes.org/

In Tennessee it is illegal to harm, kill, remove from the wild, or possess native snakes taken from the
wild without the proper permits. Please help the TWRA protect our native snakes.

the only legal way is if your life is in emanate danger or live stock is in emanate danger or in you home, other wise you can be fined arrested, and lose your guns, according to twra. the advice i revived in this matter is just leave them be, if it is a nuisance call twra or animal control. they will capture and relocate them, but you still have the right to defend your self but be ready to prove it if caught.

**Fallguy** · 11-01-2009, 06:39 PM

I think HOTSHOT is right.

When I search "snake" in the T.C.A. the only result is 39-17-101 which has to do with "snake handling"

70-4-102 says it is illegal to kill (among other things) any animal in the state except as set forth by Title 70 of the T.C.A. There is no hunting season for snakes listed.

39-14-205 has to do with the killing of an animal when comes to protecting you from harm or your life or the life of one of your animals.

Other than that I can't find anything directly on killing of snakes on your property.

11-01-2009, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
wjh2657 TGO Member Joined: Apr 2008 Where: Lafayette, TN Age: 66 Posts: 420	Snake killing law What law (T.C.A. by title and paragraph) covers the killing of snakes? I have Googled and Yahood all over the place and I can't find it. I know there is a provision for killing venomous snakes on your own property but I need a copy of the actual law. __________________ "A man has got to know his limitations" Inspector Harry Callihan SFPD

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TGO David High Drag, Low Speed Administrator Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Rutherford Co. Age: 37 Posts: 8,531 Blog Entries: 1	The inclusion of the statement "from the wild" tells me that this statute really doesn't apply to what happens on your own property. I certainly would have no problem putting an end to any poisonous snake found in my own yard. I have the well being of my family and our dogs to be concerned with. __________________ The right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Please do not PM me with support issues. Ask for help in the Feedback and Support Forum. Thanks!

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Hunting101 Moderator Moderator Joined: Dec 2007 Where: Murfreesboro/Linden, TN Age: 30 Posts: 1,897	I think if you killed a snake as in just killing them not protecting anything it would probably fall under cruelty to animals or something along that lines. __________________ Is that what really happened? Moderator: Hunting forum

11-01-2009, 05:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
H0TSH0T TGO Member Joined: Aug 2009 Where: CHATTANOOGA, TN Age: 35 Posts: 322	http://www.tennsnakes.org/ In Tennessee it is illegal to harm, kill, remove from the wild, or possess native snakes taken from the wild without the proper permits. Please help the TWRA protect our native snakes. the only legal way is if your life is in emanate danger or live stock is in emanate danger or in you home, other wise you can be fined arrested, and lose your guns, according to twra. the advice i revived in this matter is just leave them be, if it is a nuisance call twra or animal control. they will capture and relocate them, but you still have the right to defend your self but be ready to prove it if caught. __________________ if one shows mercy to the guilty, they would equally show credulity to the innocent. Last edited by H0TSH0T; 11-01-2009 at 05:17 PM..

11-01-2009, 06:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fallguy Citizen Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2007 Where: Milan, TN Age: 42 Posts: 6,044 Blog Entries: 1	I think HOTSHOT is right. When I search "snake" in the T.C.A. the only result is 39-17-101 which has to do with "snake handling" 70-4-102 says it is illegal to kill (among other things) any animal in the state except as set forth by Title 70 of the T.C.A. There is no hunting season for snakes listed. 39-14-205 has to do with the killing of an animal when comes to protecting you from harm or your life or the life of one of your animals. Other than that I can't find anything directly on killing of snakes on your property. __________________ *TGO Super Moderator* "Because when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.” "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." -- Thomas Jefferson Member of Motorcycle Enthusiast, Glock Owners & Christians TGO Social Groups Last edited by Fallguy; 11-01-2009 at 09:10 PM..

11-01-2009, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dropkick Murphy TGO Member Joined: Apr 2009 Where: Hermitage Age: 29 Posts: 169	What do you want to kill snakes for?

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jughead TGO Member Joined: Jan 2007 Where: soddy-daisy tn Age: 72 Posts: 342	seems like if there is no season on an animal it is illegal to take it in tenn. per hunting regs in the new hunting regulation. pick one up at your friendly bait shop

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