Snake breeder locked in battle with city
Scott Nellis has been breeding snakes, lizards – and the rodents he feeds them – at his home in Coon Rapids for 16 years. He's got nearly 300. Now neighbors are complaining and the city has introduced a new ordinance that seeks to limit domestic animals to 12. Nellis said the snakes are his hobby and he keeps it all indoors.
Scott Nellis has been breeding snakes and lizards – and the rodents he feeds them – at his home in Coon Rapids for 16 years. He's got nearly 300. Now a few neighbors are complaining, and the city has introduced a new ordinance that seeks to limit domestic animals to 12. Nellis said the snakes are his hobby and he keeps it all indoors:
