Pittsburgh Metropolis Council Bans Alligator, Crocodile, and Pink-Eared Turtle Possession – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh City Council prohibits the possession of certain reptiles.

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According to our news partner at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the ordinance bans alligators, crocodiles, and red-eared turtles in the city.

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The ordinance has a grandfather clause for many current owners as long as they register their reptiles with the city.

The Pittsburgh Zoo is exempt from the regulation.

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The bill was on hold for more than a year after it was presented at the start of the pandemic.