Ask Fish and Game

Q. I see that all the reptiles in Idaho are protected now. Does that mean I have to be nice to the rattlesnake I find in my hunting boot when I get up in the morning? A. It is true that all of Idaho's reptile species are specifically on the list of protected animals now. However, there is a provision in the law for dealing with health and safety issues. You can still kill a snake in the yard or the trail, and kids can still collect frogs and lizards. The law allows up to four of each species to be taken.