RED ALERT: Stop Federal Python BAN!

Skip,

I have to apologize for the comment I left. I didn't realize you had these posts up about Rhode Island and Virginia. I just thought you were slamming everyone with negativity. I didn't see it as constructive criticism, I do now.

This is all stressful on everyone, tensions are high. Still not an excuse.
Thanks for the advice, I'll get e-mails sent out to Virginia and Rhode Island by Sunday. Thanks for you help.

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Originally Posted by RideRed12

Skip,

I have to apologize for the comment I left. I didn't realize you had these posts up about Rhode Island and Virginia. I just thought you were slamming everyone with negativity. I didn't see it as constructive criticism, I do now.

This is all stressful on everyone, tensions are high. Still not an excuse.
Thanks for the advice, I'll get e-mails sent out to Virginia and Rhode Island by Sunday. Thanks for you help.

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Peace.

Buddy of mine in Virginia sent me an e-mail and notified me that the original committee assignments have changed on HB 1242. They are:

Delegate Beverly J. Sherwood (Chair)
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1029
Fax: (804) 698-6729
Email: DelBSherwood@house.virginia.gov



Delegate R. Lee Ware, Jr.
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1065
Fax: (804) 698-6765
Email: DelLWare@house.virginia.gov



Delegate Thomas C. Wright, Jr.
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1061
Fax: (804) 698-6761
Email: DelTWright@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Robert D. Orrock, Sr.
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1054
Fax: (804) 698-6754
Email: DelBOrrock@house.virginia.gov



Delegate Edward T. Scott (Vice Chair)
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1030
Fax: (804) 698-6730
Email: DelEScott@house.virginia.gov



Delegate Robert G. Marshall
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1013
Fax: (804) 698-6713
Email: DelBMarshall@house.virginia.gov



Delegate Charles D. Poindexter
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1009
Fax: (804) 698-6709
Email: DelCPoindexter@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Brenda L. Pogge
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1096
Fax: (804) 698-1196
Email: DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Barry D. Knight
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1081
Fax: (804) 698-6781
Email: DelBKnight@house.virginia.gov


Delegate James E. Edmunds, II
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1060
Fax: (804) 698-6760
Email: DelJEdmunds@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Tony O. Wilt
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1026
Fax: (804) 698-6726
Email: DelTWilt@house.virginia.gov


Delegate James W. (Will) Morefield
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1003
Fax: (804) 698-6703
Email: DelJMorefield@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Michael J. Webert
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1018
Fax: (804) 698-6718
Email: DelMWebert@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Margaret B. Ransone
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1099
Fax: (804) 786-6310
Email: DelMRansone@house.virginia.gov


Delegate C. Matthew Fariss
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1059
Fax: (804) 698-6759
Email: DelMFariss@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Kenneth R. Plum
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1036
Fax: (804) 698-6736
Email: DelKPlum@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1000
Fax: (804) 698-6700
Email: DelLLewis@house.virginia.gov


Delegate David L. Bulova
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1037
Fax: (804) 698-6737
Email: DelDBulova@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Mark D. Sickles
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1043
Fax: (804) 698-6743
Email: DelMSickles@house.virginia.gov


Delegate David L. Englin
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1045
Fax: (804) 698-6745
Email: DelDEnglin@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Matthew James
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1080
Fax: (804) 698-6780
Email: DelMJames@house.virginia.gov


Delegate Luke E. Torian
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Phone: (804) 698-1052
Fax: (804) 698-6752
Email: DelLTorian@house.virginia.gov

Another thing we need to do, is to be responsible herp keepers, and not end up doing something stupid and end up another statistic and ammo for groups like HSUS. Encourage other keepers to be responsible.
Join a local reptile club, help and work with them on local issues.

We need to be a united responsible front, right now there are so many irresponsible and stupid keepers, they are doing all the work for HSUS, all HSUS has to do is point and say "Here is a perfect example of why...."

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

However, both USARK and PIJAC are fighting, so the easiest thing to do is to donate to one or both groups..

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I don't have much money, but I'll see if I can scrape aside $20 for a donation. It's not much, but it's something, and hopefully it'll help. I'll also send emails or letters to the people on your list. Thank you tons for it--I'm not the best at digging for state legislature stuff and contact info.
However, ask me to research any medical condition and I can do that. :D For some reason, finding people to contact is not my forte at all.
Appreciated <3

Don't know if this has been posted, but kingsnake.com says that they ban is likely to be passed next week. It will include burms and african rock pythons. Now is the last chance to fight this bill!

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Originally Posted by apple2

Don't know if this has been posted, but kingsnake.com says that they ban is likely to be passed next week. It will include burms and african rock pythons. Now is the last chance to fight this bill!

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I give up.

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

I give up.

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Tap out! Say uncle!


Oh, and thanks for posting a bunch of helpful information throughout this thread.

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

I give up.

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lol..I'm sorry Skip, that made me laugh. For every person that is told it isn't a law, there are 10 more that don't know it isn't... People should know by now it isn't though.. We must have a lot of Hermit's within the community..

Needless to say.. We have a fight either way..For the states and the Lacey act.

signed and posted to my facebook