Kiss your hobby goodbye!!!! USFW Proposed ban!!!!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I already posted this on 2 other forums and my letter will be sent next week.

How far will this government go???

[Kara]

This is stupid, yet another sad attempt of people who do not understand snakes trying to ban them Like my ball python is ever going to eat me

That's not the primary focus - the primary focus is potentially invasive species that may have an impact on our native ecosystems. This is where RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE comes into play! If they weren't finding Burmese pythons in the Everglades, this wouldn't have as much validity.

[Beardedragon]

That's not the primary focus - the primary focus is potentially invasive species that may have an impact on our native ecosystems. This is where RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE comes into play! If they weren't finding Burmese pythons in the Everglades, this wouldn't have as much validity.

Oh, i see now. I think they should regulate the sale of bigger snakes that have more of a chance of being let go because of size and houseing issues, but there is no reason for smaller ones.

I also see stray dogs all over the place, and i do not see them trying to ban dogs?

[neilgolli]

That's not the primary focus - the primary focus is potentially invasive species that may have an impact on our native ecosystems. This is where RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE comes into play! If they weren't finding Burmese pythons in the Everglades, this wouldn't have as much validity.

I'd also then like to see a ban on all dogs and cats as the 40 million cats in the state of florida cause a million times the problem of any and all reptiles. Go Peta, human socity PUKE PUKE

Everyone must spread the word of this and we all must actually write letters. I've got nearly 700 email address in address book and everyone of you will be getting a letter shortly. Please pass this on to everyone your address books.

Thanks

[JeffFlanagan]

You can submit your comment here.

My comment:
Regarding the proposed snake ban,

I think that we should be aware of the broad variety of snakes that would fall
under the current description. The large snakes can be extremely dangerous, and
I can understand an interest in regulating them to keep them out of the hands of
inexperienced keepers.

On the other hand, small snakes like Ball Pythons, some Carpet Pythons, and Boas
make wonderful pets and are less dangerous than a kitten. They require specific
conditions to survive, making wild populations impossible in most of the United
States, and are only a danger to the small rodents we consider pests.

I'm a Ball Python hobbyist, and plan to grow my hobby of breeding beautiful
snakes into a business I can fully focus on when I reach retirement age. I
ask that you not crush this dream.

Thank you for considering my input,

Jeff Flanagan

[JeffFlanagan]

Instead of cops busting marijuans grow houses they will look at electric bills to determine who is using heat tape and radiator heaters. This sucks.

I was already concerned about getting my door kicked in by DEA thugs for electrical use, but hoped they'd calm down when I explained about the snakes. Now I'll be hauled off in the night by Fish & Wildlife for sure.

[lillyorchid]

What the....

This has got to the the biggest sack of horse poop I've ever heard of! Believe you me I'll be passing this around and I'll be sending them a letter, thats for sure!

[PigsnPythons]

Will someone post the address of where we should mail the letter?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Will someone post the address of where we should mail the letter?

Attn: RIN 1018–AV68, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 222
Arlington, VA 22203

You letter MUST contain your name and address (no anonymous letter) and MUST be sent by

April 30, 2008.

[neilgolli]

Will someone post the address of where we should mail the letter?

HERE is the address
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: RIN 1018-AV68, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 222,
Arlington, VA 22203.
Instructions: We will not accept e-mail or faxes. We will post all
comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we
will post any personal information you provide us (see the Public
Comments section below for more information).

DO NOT GO JUMPING YOUR GUNS WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING THE GUIDELINES. MAKE YOUR LETTER COUNT, BE RESPECTFUL AND HAVE OTHERS REVIEW YOUR LETTER BEFORE SENDING IT IN.