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Eyelash viper — Native to Central and South America FWC AND DLE / COURTESY PHOTOS On Jan. 12, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight men, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes. Those charged include

Eyelash Viper — Native to Central and South America FWC AND DLE / COURTESY PHOTOS On Jan. 12, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) filed charges against eight individuals, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes. The

The inland taipan, native to Australia, is considered to be the deadliest snake in the world. On Jan. 12, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight individuals, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes. The FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has announced their “Operation Viper” campaign uncovered a large market for illegal black-market venomous snake sales in Florida, which led to 8 arrests.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a multi-year investigation into an illegal snake trafficking ring, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals.

"Some of these snakes are among the most dangerous in the world."

Undercover Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission officers purchased or sold almost 200 snakes of 24 different species during a two-year investigation. Some are “among the most dangerous in the world,” according to FWC.

The FWC filed charges against eight individuals Thursday, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes. The FWC has been receiving intelligence reports and complaints indicating that a black market exists for the sale and purchase of illegal and highly dangerous venomous reptiles in Florida. In 2020, the FWC initiated a long-term investigation with undercover investigators to determine the extent of this ill...