Last Chance to stop the Python and Boa Ban!

[WingedWolfPsion]

The Deadline for Public Comment on the US Fish & Wildlife Service proposed Rule Change is midnight on May, 11 2010. If enacted this rule could have devastating impact on the Reptile Nation. Damage will not be limited to breeders of the 4 pythons, 4 anacondas and Boa Contrictor. It would have far reaching effect. Most of the Reptile Trade Shows would not be able to continue. Rodent producers, caging manufacturers and shippers would suffer devastating impact. Many would go out of business. Please help USARK challenge the Rule Change! Go to http://www.Kill-RuleChange.com and follow the instructions!! It is extremely important that everyone pull together and make Public Comment before the deadline!!!

www.kill-rulechange.com/


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Kill Rule Change! Do it Today!

[Odie]

Going NRA on this "they will have to pry it (garter snake) from my cold dead hands"

[ConcinusMan]

I feel for you but I don't give a damn. I would like to see many species of boas and pythons get banned. Too darn many of them being bred and suffering at the hands of inexperienced and irresponsible people who buy them. I am quite sick of seeing neglected and injured balls and boas pouring in to the local rescues. It's ridiculous. Bottom line is, they aren't the greatest pet to be having in the first place.

Now how exactly does the proposed change make it so reptile shows won't be able to continue? Doesn't sound right to me.

[jere000]

I feel for you but I don't give a damn. I would like to see many species of boas and pythons get banned. Too darn many of them being bred and suffering at the hands of inexperienced and irresponsible people who buy them. I am quite sick of seeing neglected and injured balls and boas pouring in to the local rescues. It's ridiculous. Bottom line is, they aren't the greatest pet to be having in the first place.

Now how exactly does the proposed change make it so reptile shows won't be able to continue? Doesn't sound right to me.

Bull crap plain and simple they are good pets, and why should i have my rights stripped away do to some idiot who thought it looked cute in the pet store i own 5 boas love them all, and take care of them.

[MasSalvaje]

Now how exactly does the proposed change make it so reptile shows won't be able to continue? Doesn't sound right to me.

The big money getters at shows are not the garter snakes and other colubrids, it is the boids. Show organizers may not be able to fill enough tables if breeders can't come from out of state to sell the animals that make them the most money. If not enough tables are filled, the organizers don't make as much money, attendance drops further limiting profits, and shows all across the country shut down.

It makes perfect sense to me.

-Thomas

[guidofatherof5]

This type of legislation is only the beginning. If it is passed it will be used as the litmus test for future legislation against other animals.
I don't believe a Florida problem is cause for new federal law. The State of Florida can address its problem in its own State House.

The passage of this legislation is strike against all reptile keepers. Just my opinion.

[ConcinusMan]

It's not just a florida problem. Not by a long shot.

I just don't think a snake as powerful and large as some pythons or even a boa constrictor are, have any business in the hands of morons anymore than a venomous snake does.

[guidofatherof5]

It's not just a florida problem. Not by a long shot.

I just don't think a snake as powerful and large as some pythons or even a boa constrictor are, have any business in the hands of morons anymore than a venomous snake does.

Yes, you are right but the main focus has been on Florida.
I should have clarified my statement.

[ConcinusMan]

The problem in florida is tragic, for sure, but that's not my main reason for supporting the change. In florida the damage is already done. The snakes already have a sustainable population in the wild. I already mentioned the main reason I would support a well-written, specific change to the rules.

[bkhuff1s]

It's ok the everglades are going to flood then they will go into all the backyards... nope that didn't make me feel any better about the situation either...