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

[RBCpythons]

That is sad, why would they do such a thing???

[frankykeno]

Please note there were two ongoing threads on this topic so I've merged them together.

[Sputnik]

If I can add, if you own a website.... put this on your home page in plain view so it is seen first!

[FL0OD]

Someone really sharp needs to put together a petition like letter that everyone can stick there names on and post it on the net so that we can send it in. You could add a place on the bottom where everyone could put all their information. Wish I was net savy enough to do it. Just an idea.

[dalvers63]

Someone really sharp needs to put together a petition like letter that everyone can stick there names on and post it on the net so that we can send it in. You could add a place on the bottom where everyone could put all their information. Wish I was net savy enough to do it. Just an idea.

Better than a petition is to go to the comment area and directly comment. This will have MUCH more impact on the committee than an anonymous petition. Take your time, form a well written, non-inflammatory comment and make sure that your grammar, spelling and punctuation are as perfect as you can make them.

The more people that comment on this, the more chance we will have to get some reason inserted instead of hysteria on the part of USFWS.

Here is a link directly to the comment area. The bill we are interested in is the second one in the list. Comments are being taken through April 30th. Keep in mind that this is just the first step in investigating the problem. While this is nowhere near becoming law, being vocal and representing ourselves well is a good thing to do from the very beginning.

http://www.regulations.gov/search/se...d=117DB9F243E8

[bender29]

Another idea is if someone wanted to start a Digg?

[neilgolli]

In an effort to write the best most effect letter I'm going to wait until Monday or Tuesday of next week in order to pull some hard facts to submit regarding the 10 areas they are most concerned with (listed below).

I will contact florida fish and wildlife and try and get the approximate number of individuals that have a permit to exhibit or sell reptiles in Florida.

I will contact Erin Williams at the branch of invasive species with Federal Fish and Wildlife and aim to get more detailed information regarding the procedures of a change in the proposed rules along with a long term time line of events that we can expect to take place.

I will contact PIJAC (http://www.pijac.org) to ensure they are aware of the issue and see where and how they can support us.

I will share all the information that I uncover as soon as physically possible and share it with the community.





"We are soliciting public comments and supporting data to gain
additional information and specifically seek comment on the following
questions:
(1) What regulations does your State have pertaining to the use,
transport, or production of Python, Boa and Eunectes genera?
(2) How many species in the Python, Boa and Eunectes genera are
currently in production for wholesale or retail sale, and in how many
and which States?
(3) How many businesses sell Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
(4) How many businesses breed Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
(5) What are the annual sales for Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
(6) Please provide the number of Python, Boa or Eunectes species,
if any, permitted within each State.
(7) What would it cost to eradicate Python, Boa or Eunectes
individuals or populations, or similar species, if found?
(8) What are the costs of implementing propagation, recovery, and
restoration programs for native species that are affected by Python,
Boa or Eunectes species, or similar snake species?
(9) What State-listed species would be impacted by the introduction
of Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
(10) What species have been impacted, and how, by Python, Boa or
Eunectes species?"

[BulldogBalls]

First BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) and now they are going to try Species Specific? That's great. I already had a lot on my plate with people thinking the American Pit Bull Terrier and other "game dog breeds" are the only dogs on earth capable of biting someone. They will never stop, will they?

Somehow it seems they don't understand that banning something only makes it more appealing to the people that actually do bad things. No matter if they have one animal taken, they'll just go get another. No matter if at some point they can't find that type of animal anymore they'll just get a different one and start the process all over again.

I'm glad I have a lot of ink in my printer as I am printing out a letter for each of my family members, friends, and neighbors. And trust me, that's a lot! I'm glad they trust me and just sign whatever official letter I send to them heh. Count me for about 200 signed letters!

[cardell75]

I am currently in discussions with a legal representative about the best way to organize and voice our concerns to the appropriate elected officials , and also address these concerns with FWS. I will post any replies or ideas here. I would also volunteer a domain and web space for any web based initiatives that are presented.

[herpmajor]

I'm glad I have a lot of ink in my printer as I am printing out a letter for each of my family members, friends, and neighbors. And trust me, that's a lot! I'm glad they trust me and just sign whatever official letter I send to them heh. Count me for about 200 signed letters!

Thats awsome.