i got this USARK action alert the other day about Texas House Bill 3559 to outlaw the gassing of rattlesnakes for collection for those dumb and popular rattlesnake roundups. you could read the blog here: https://usark.org/2019-blog/stop-rat...45263671875000 and i will also post it below.
we also have a discussion here on the forum about the roundups: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...on-Starts-Now!
this bill will not prohibit the roundups, but it is a step in the right direction. if you are a TX voter and reptile/animal/environmental lover, please consider supporting this legislation. USARK has some good suggestions and talking points and info on contacting your legislator.
on the flipside, the roundup lobby has been in Austin on a promo: https://thestarphoenix.com/pmn/news-...7-b2d03ac4927d