Fox News 9:45 Friday Morning

Thanks for all the advice. I was planning to take a normal and an Albino.

Panthercz. I was worried about them cutting my words. But it will be Live.

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Originally Posted by tonkatoyman

I would agree normally but this is Fox news, they try to see it straight up.:D

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..lol

You're joking, right?

Also touch on the fact that reptiles are hypoalergenic for children or adults that may want a pet but have pet allergies.

And what ever you do don't point out what might make reptiles a better pet alternative to cats or dogs but rather just an equal and just as viable a pet option as cat or dogs.

Suggest loads of research before getting a pet reptile. And even offer your phone number or email for people that may have questions.

You want to show Reptiles and snakes in particular as being not only a livelihood but also a desired pet in todays society.

If I were you, I would mention how destructive it would be to hobbyists and professionals to federally regulate pythons when they can only survive in the wilds of a very few states. Maybe mention how the community supports regulation for the safety of the animals and to encourage owners to be held to certain standards of responsiblity for their animals but that a state by state mandate would be much more applicable in this case. This HR669 bill is causing waves of anxiety through the python community but the regulations should only really be concerned in just a few southern states with ideal climate. Federal regulation should be a last resort in any case, particularly where people's personal freedoms are involved, such as the freedom to responsibly keep exotic animals.

My state of MA has issued a letter in response to questions posed by the USFWS and I think it is beautifully stated.

http://www.neherp.com/herp-legislati...-usfws-inquiry


Education is key, regulation is tyranny.

I hate Fox news with a red passion, but if they do this and do it right, I may hate them with only a... pink passion! lol

This is a WONDERFUL opportunity!

I second the notion of dressing professionally - business casual at a minimum. It doesn't help our cause when every "reptile person" goes on national TV looking like Crocodile Dundee in everyday life. Shave, wear some dockers, a polo, and a nice watch, etc...

And being live at 9:45am on FOX news...your audience will be old men and soccer moms. Choose your words carefully. Or wear a "Palin 2012" shirt. Kidding.

Don't be what you're not. If you don't own a polo shirt, don't wear one. Be comfortable with what you're doing and remember, no one knows what you do or don't know. Don't be afraid to say you don't know an answer but that you'll find out or to give an answer you are sure of.

DO NOT give out your phone number or email unless you want whackos contacting you. Make up an email that is only for that show if you want but don't use one you like.

Don't talk about live feeding, even if you do it. Talk about how you have frozen rodents, don't say mice or rats, in your freezer that you thaw as necessary.

Drop the bp.net name or any other site you think would serve as a good resource for the general public.

Good luck, and be sure they give you a tape of the interview.

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Originally Posted by tonkatoyman

I would agree normally but this is Fox news, they try to see it straight up.:D

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Fox News straight up? Really? When did they change?

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Originally Posted by Jenn

Fox News straight up? Really? When did they change?

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You must remember this is not a political interview, but seeking info. They aren't interviewing a senator but someone with a hobby. They aren't going to do an attack job. It would be bad P.R.

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Originally Posted by TheOtherLeadingBrand

I hate Fox news with a red passion, but if they do this and do it right, I may hate them with only a... pink passion! lol

This is a WONDERFUL opportunity!

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I'm with you on Fox. I wouldn't trust them at all. Don't answer any leading questions. Like, has anyone you know ever been injured by a python, or, have you ever been bitten, or, could an adult python kill a baby human?

If you hear questions like this you will know right away that you have been set-up.