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CPW announces public engagement opportunities on potential reptile and amphibian regulation updates beginning October 7

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State of Colorado and Colorado Parks and Wildlife combined logo Joey Livingston
Statewide Public Information Officer
303-345-4658 / [email protected]
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is considering updates to regulations related to reptiles and amphibians and invites the public to learn more and provide input during a public engagement process beginning on October 7, 2025. More information is now available at EngageCPW.org.

CPW is responsible for managing approximately 70 species of herpetofauna—reptiles and amphibians—in Colorado. Regulations currently dictate which species may be kept by the public and under what conditions they may be collected from the wild. Concerns over reptile and amphibian population declines, coupled with increased trade and illegal trafficking, have prompted staff to evaluate existing collection rules.

Staff are reviewing potential revisions and clarifications to reptile and amphibian regulations, including:
  • Rules governing the possession of reptiles and amphibians and the collection of wild reptiles and amphibians
  • How regulations are organized and communicated to the public
  • Other suggested changes raised through petitions and stakeholder input
Public Input Opportunities
Members of the public are encouraged to learn more and share feedback by:
  • Attending a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. MT (registration required at this link)
  • Submitting input through a feedback form from October 7 through November 6, 2025, on EngageCPW.org.
In addition, CPW staff will convene stakeholders and technical experts to discuss this topic. CPW will use feedback from the public and stakeholders to help develop regulatory recommendations that will be presented to the Parks and Wildlife Commission in 2026.

To learn more and participate in the process, visit: EngageCPW.org

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