Another one... or did I miss it?

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Originally Posted by ChicaPiton519

In reality unless you have any of these... you have nothing to worry about....

but im going to be real p/o'ed if they try and pull this junk in Florida... again..... lol

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I think *everyone* should be really worried, and I don't just mean people who keep herps. First of all, according to the article, the way the law is written, even though it mentions some specific species, it would make it illegal to own all birds and reptiles as pets. A very significant percentage of the population has owned at least one bird or reptile in their life. Any law that would turn that many people into law-breakers has something seriously wrong with it.

But even assuming the wording is changed to only include those that are specifically mentioned, you better be worried! I mean, this law specifically mentions "parrots, parakeets, finches, doves and pigeons, and canaries". That is almost every pet bird there is. Most people like birds. I've never heard of anyone thinking birds are inherently evil. Or thinking if someone owns a bird it must mean they are a devil worshipper. And it is for an entire state!

If they pass that, how long do you think it will be before they pass a law that specifically outlaws "pythons, boas, and colubrids"?