rhode island to join the snake ban

file:///C:/blog/archives/793-Rhode-Island-moves-to-ban-Pythons,-Boas-and-more.html looks like so every state is going to be doing this

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Originally Posted by shawn388

file:///C:/blog/archives/793-Rhode-Island-moves-to-ban-Pythons,-Boas-and-more.html looks like so every state is going to be doing this

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link fail. File:///C: points to local computer.

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Originally Posted by tcutting

link fail. File:///C: points to local computer.

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http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillTex...xt12/S2033.pdf

The text of the actual bill.

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillTex...xt12/S2033.pdf

The text of the actual bill.

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many thanks.

Well looks like RI is off the list of states I will ever live in. Upon seeing this i began doing more googling of reptile laws in my state and it seems in Mass it is illegal to own GTPs and a few others....

"Snakes: Emerald Tree Boa, Green Tree Python. The Reticulated and African Pythons, all Anacondas; Black Rat Snake and venomous snakes require a permit because they are considered potentially dangerous."

Permit requirements: "Permits are not issued for keeping these species as pets. Permits in this category are issued only for certain scientific, educational, commercial, or other specific reasons. . Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are actively engaged in the activity for which they have applied for or received a permit. (See 321 CMR 2.12) The only exception is for a prohibited animal for which there is proof it was in the owner's possession within Massachusetts before July 1, 1980. This exemption is granted only for the life of that particular animal."

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Why are ETB, GTP and black rat snakes on that list. :confused::confused::confused:

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Originally Posted by Kinra

Why are ETB, GTP and black rat snakes on that list. :confused::confused::confused:

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Only guess about the Rat snake is that it is a native to the area. GTBs and ETBs I have no idea.

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Originally Posted by tcutting

many thanks.

Well looks like RI is off the list of states I will ever live in. Upon seeing this i began doing more googling of reptile laws in my state and it seems in Mass it is illegal to own GTPs and a few others....

"Snakes: Emerald Tree Boa, Green Tree Python. The Reticulated and African Pythons, all Anacondas; Black Rat Snake and venomous snakes require a permit because they are considered potentially dangerous."

Permit requirements: "Permits are not issued for keeping these species as pets. Permits in this category are issued only for certain scientific, educational, commercial, or other specific reasons. . Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are actively engaged in the activity for which they have applied for or received a permit. (See 321 CMR 2.12) The only exception is for a prohibited animal for which there is proof it was in the owner's possession within Massachusetts before July 1, 1980. This exemption is granted only for the life of that particular animal."

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Wait until you get into town/city ordinances!

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

Wait until you get into town/city ordinances!

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I am certain when i do that I will want to move to one of the few place left where they are legal or move to South East Asia where you just take a walk in the jungle and hope for the best.

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Wait until you get into town/city ordinances!

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qft I know of literally dozens of municipalities that have banned "all constrictor snakes" thinking that phrase only means the big species.

Wow same deal here in virginia. This shouldnt come as a surprise though. Monkey see monkey do. They still have to pass so we have our work cut out for us. And thanks skip for the link

If they keep doing this i'll probably just leave this country with it's stupid government throwing our rights out the window.

Same! With the SOPA crap and the snake bans, I'd be better off moving to England. Too bad I don't have the money to go :(

Yea that will solve it. Move to another country and give up. Thats the problem. Everyone wants to fold and give up. What happened to fighting for what you believe in. Look the only way to get a point across when it comes to things like this is to stand up and fight for your rights. The opposition would love for you to give up and run. Can you imagine whete this country would be if everyone did that. If you really care about this then stand up and do something about it. Fight, lobby, get on your internet box and fire off emails to politicians, rally, support the cause. Or you can just give up and fold. Your choice. I for one wont give up without a fight.

Just move to AL or GA. Only venomous and local animals are prohibited.

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Just move to AL or GA. Only venomous and local animals are prohibited.

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from my understanding PA allows hots without a permit and snakes are pretty much completely unrestricted. other than local species.

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...8/3/8/dont.jpg

if they're banning atbs and gtbs as pets for being "dangerous", why haven't they banned pit-bulls and rottweilers?

Cause its alot harder to ban a domesticated pet.

A lot of domestic animals are illegal around the country...so they'll probably get to it eventually.......

I.E. ferrets in California, pits in Denver, etc etc.

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillTex...xt12/S2033.pdf

The text of the actual bill.

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Skip, Um does this say what I think it does??


(c) Notwithstanding any provisions of subsections (a) or (b), no person shall be permitted
to own any of the following: alligator(s), crocodile(s), python(s), and boa constrictor(s).
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Ownership shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
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Wow! Please check that I am correct before freaking out. I am not sure I am reading this correctly.

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Skip, Um does this say what I think it does??


(c) Notwithstanding any provisions of subsections (a) or (b), no person shall be permitted
to own any of the following: alligator(s), crocodile(s), python(s), and boa constrictor(s).
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Ownership shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
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Wow! Please check that I am correct before freaking out. I am not sure I am reading this correctly.

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You're correct.... THIS is me right now... :confused: my reason... WHY?!

I want to say something supportive or useful but i just can't seem to find anything more than a dumbfounded silence.

We should ban ignorant politicians

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Originally Posted by snake lab

We should ban ignorant politicians

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Why stop there? I know big "charity" that takes in $100 Million PLUS in donations that should go with them. :)

Does anyone have a update on this bill though?

Easy solution: Rename all of the snakes

Authority: Hello there, I hear you have a Python and Boa Constricter in your home. They are illegal.

Keeper: Nope. Sorry. Just me, a Curling Ball , and a Vermin Squeezer! :D