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VENDOR INFORMATION

Table Payments

Tables are 8′ by 2.5′. Each table includes a chair along with reasonable access to an outlet. As part of the checkout process when purchasing your table you will be prompted to fill out the vendor application. Each table purchased permits entry for two people (yourself included).

Rates may vary for non-animal related vendors. Please contact us prior to purchasing your table if you are a non-animal related vendor.

Setup

Our doors open for vendors at 7:30 am (allowing 2 hours for setup). If you require earlier access, please make your request through email to fortmyersreptileexpo@gmail.com. Doors will be open to the public from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Rules & REgulations

These rules are provided for convenience only and may not cover every animal or situation. All vendors are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding the animals they possess, transport, or sell.

Reptiles & Other Animals (Non-Arthropods)

Florida Class III Permit

All Florida vendors must hold a Class III Captive Wildlife Permit issued by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

  • Permit info & applications: https://myfwc.com/license/captive-wildlife/

  • Class III Public Sale/Exhibition PDF: https://myfwc.com/media/1084/cw-class3exhibitionorpublicsale.pdf

  • FWC Licensing: 850-488-6253

  • USDA (if applicable): 919-855-7100

Vendors must review all FWC requirements, including current inventory and “Reptiles of Concern” regulations.

Venomous Species

Venomous species are NOT permitted at any Florida show.

Mobile Exhibition Requirement (Florida Shows)

Vendors applying for or renewing a Class III Permit and vending in Florida must submit a Mobile Exhibition itinerary per Rule 68A-6.005 (FL Administrative Code).

Required submission:
A letter listing the vendor/business name (as on the permit), show dates, and venue addresses.

Submit by:

  • Fax (recommended 1–2 days before show): 850-921-6283
    Attn: Captive Wildlife Office

  • Mail (recommended 1 week before show):

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Law Enforcement – Captive Wildlife Office
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600

Out-of-State Vendors (Non-Native Species)

Vendors traveling to Florida with non-native species must obtain a Transport/Import Permit.

Arthropods (Insects & Invertebrates)

Certain arthropods require permits from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Plant Industry (DPI).

Key Regulatory Points (Effective 5/20/24)

  • Exotic arthropods are regulated under Section 581.083, F.S. and Rule 5B-57.004, F.A.C.

  • Interstate movement/importation requires either:

    • USDA PPQ-526 permit, or

    • FDACS-08208 permit (for species not regulated by USDA).

  • Intrastate (Florida-only) sales may still require a FDACS-08208 permit, depending on species and source.

  • Threatened or endangered species are additionally regulated by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).

Permit applications & resources:
https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Plant-Industry-Permits/Arthropod-and-Plant-Pest-Permit

FDACS Contact

FDACS Division of Plant Industry – Permit Section
Email: DPI-Permits@FDACS.gov
Phone: 1-888-397-1517
Website: https://www.fdacs.gov