Hobbyists/breeders willing to be interviewed!

[Stefan-A]

Wow thanks so much everyone! I'll post the questions on this thread as well as PM each one of you with the questions. I have them in a word document so if any of you would rather answer them directly in word itself I can email you the word document.

Thanks again for all the support!



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Reptile bans, the community, and consequences


In what ways are you or have you been involved in the community of reptile hobbyists, breeders, and educators? (If you are comfortable doing so, please state your name and credentials [eg. Number of years working with reptiles, a college degree such as biology/zoology/etc., size of collection, variety of species kept, etc.])


Have you heard of or read about any legislation or debate surrounding various reptile bans in the past several years? If you have, are you for or against such bans?


Do you think you would be affected by the implementation of a python or boa ban in your home state? In what ways would such a ban have the greatest impact on your hobby, breeding, or education program?


If a ban on any/all species currently kept in your collection was implemented how would your hobby, breeding, or education program be affected?


Do you believe any species currently in your collection, or any species you have kept in the past, pose any significant danger or harm to humans? Do you believe any of these species pose an ecological threat?


Do you have any final opinions or statements related to reptile bans in the United States and their impact on reptile hobbyists, breeders, or educators?



Thank you very much for participating in my interview!

I see at least 2 references to the United States, do you still want responses from those of us who aren't from there?

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I see at least 2 references to the United States, do you still want responses from those of us who aren't from there?

I'm mostly aware of legal battles involving reptiles in the US, so I framed my questions around these specifically, but I would still love to have as many people comment on the issues as possible. I didn't mean to make any of the questions exclusive! So yes, anyone willing to give some of their opinions/thoughts are welcome to do so!

Thanks