This is really scaring me (NY reptile ban?)

It truely sucks. Why isn't keeping large dogs banned? They could kill you. But do they?
Gosh, it just seems like the man dosn't like reptiles at all.

I hope they don't ban large dogs either or I'd have to get rid of my Sydney! It's the owners, not the animals that's always the problem, no matter what type of animal you are referring to. I'm originally from Western NY and it would truly suck if they banned pythons and such b/c I gained my love for them well before moving down here and someday may want to move back. We'll see I guess.

It seems really silly that they want to put such strict restrictions over the entire state.

I see nothing wrong with owning any animal the heart desires, as long as the person in possession is a qualified caregiver, whether it be large dogs, pitbulls(which i myself have two of - and CONSTANTLY deal with the bad pitbull reputation), hot snakes, big pythons/boas, its just sad that theres no fair way to regulate things from the goverments point of view

Maybe there should be a state mandated test that owners should take to aquire proper licensing to handle certain animals. IE specific tests for specific species, it could possibly make aquiring certain species more difficult from the buyers point of view, but in the long run would probably weed out alot of potential owners that dont know what they're getting into.

I understand the bad pitbull reputation. My mom has a pit, and he's a really friendly gentle dog. He's not really going to hurt you, he's just stupid. I've never known another dog that where you could hit him with the bumper of a car, then maybe he'd move. (That never happened, but we did stop for a while and yell at him to move.)

Both of my pits are by far the best trained and most reliably loyal dogs i've ever owned. I can honestly say i could take either of my dogs anywhere, without a leash, and they would never stray more than 5 feet from my side. I believe with owning a pit you have to establish dominance and control at an early age, without taking it to a level where they will fear you, but without giving them an opportunity to sense weakness and "over throw" your rule. I sent both of them to my bestfriends father when they were puppies - he breeds Dogo Argentines(google em, they're big :D and strong :D ) for defense/security purposes. He kept my puppies for a few weeks, and when i got them back, they were both AMAZING. I can think of countless times i've told one of my dogs to stay, and accidently walked away to do something else, relized "wheres my dog" - just to realize she's sitting right where i told her to stay.

only downfall is since i spoil them more than working with them lately, they're getting a little defiant in the house, but they still respond to all commands and behave remarkably well. The other thing that I never thought was possible is, they ignore other dogs, other people, cats, squirrells, ANYTHING if i'm out walking them. Its like their whole mission in life is to make me pleased with their behavior

P.S. you're moms dog is stubborn because it feels it has no reason to move/listen, very strong/stubborn dogs by nature need alot of work to make them understand that they are loved, but they still need to listen and be compliant.

I think a will move to amsterdam lol I'm not staying here if it's passed the thing that scares me is that laws usually spread.

Nah, he's not really stubborn, he's just a sweet loveable dummy (and I was exaggerating). He's an outside dog, only the akita's are allowed in the house.

Really it's all about really good training. If an akita isn't properly socialized (they are also guard dogs, very very loyal etc). they can cuase problems as well, but if trained properly (and most of the time they are perfectly normal happy friendly dogs) they are perfectly normal....that is, unless you're a strang person trying to break into the house...

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Originally Posted by Jase

Maybe there should be a state mandated test that owners should take to aquire proper licensing to handle certain animals. IE specific tests for specific species, it could possibly make aquiring certain species more difficult from the buyers point of view, but in the long run would probably weed out a lot of potential owners that dont know what they're getting into.

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A test would only serve to get a reptile black market in full swing, causing higher prices for the reptiles themselves, and even those who breed and sell out of thier homes or small breeding facilities probably would not make someone take a test, they are out for the $, lets not forget that, they are not going to want to hang onto a snake till the "right and satisfactory owner" come along- cause that may be NEVER depending on the test results you "must" have to get the animal in the first place. And I think it may be a bit on the unconstitutional side too.

Very good point jeanne, i tend to forget exactly how bad our society can get, and how quickily making something illegal could allow breeders to charge ridiculous amounts to sell to non-certified(if there were testing) buyers