After receiving a tip, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cites 40-year-old Caleb Hudson of Breaux Bridge for illegal possession of two venomous and restricted snakes. Adam Einck with LDWF said agents found two snakes in plastic totes inside Hudson’s home.
“We got a search warrant for his home, and we found to two copperhead snakes in his possession,” said Einck.
Einck said copperheads are on the list of restricted snakes in Louisiana and being in possession of venomous and restricted snakes can be costly.
“For possession of venomous snakes, he’s looking at a $250 to $500 fine and also up to 90 days in jail and then he could also lose his snakes to state as well,” said Einck.
As for the two snakes, they’ll remain in state, Einck said agents seized the copperheads and donated them two separate zoos in Louisiana.
“They were both donated, one was to the Audubon Zoo and the other one was to the Alexandria Zoo,” said Einck.
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