Letter From Bill Nelson

[Jyson]

I'm sure just about everyone got this letter, but I thought I'ld post it just in case.

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Dear Mr. Diaz:

Thank you for writing me about S. 373, a bill I introduced that would ban the importation and trade between States of the Burmese python.

Burmese pythons often are released into the wild when their owners can no longer care for them. Though not native to south Florida, Burmese pythons are thriving in the Everglades National Park, threatening natural species, many of which are endangered, and posing the risk of upsetting the delicate ecosystem of the region. We have invested many years and billions of dollars in an effort to restore the Everglades to its natural balance, and non-native species, like Burmese pythons, threaten to undo that work.

The companion bill in the House of Representatives (H.R. 2811) has been reported out of the Judiciary Committee and awaits consideration before the full House. Before the bill was reported out, the legislation was amended to include only Burmese pythons and African Rock pythons.

As this legislation moves through Congress, I will keep your views in mind. I appreciate you taking the time to write me with your views on this important matter. I hope you won't hesitate to do so in the future.

Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson

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[Muze]

I got the same letter. Except mine said 'Dear Ms. Diaz'...lol.

[Seneschal]

Same here! Lol, and here I was feeling special...

[dr del]

Hi,

I thought they were only banning the importation at the national level and that transport and sales between states was still being discussed?

That letter makes it sound as though there is no chance of interstate trading - and that is a really, really bad thing.


dr del

[sg1trogdor]

Hi,

I thought they were only banning the importation at the national level and that transport and sales between states was still being discussed?

That letter makes it sound as though there is no chance of interstate trading - and that is a really, really bad thing.


dr del

No as far as I understood it it would ban all sales and transportation of the burmese I could be wrong but thats how i took it.

[TheOtherLeadingBrand]

I got it, too.

[bsd13]

Hmm, I didn't get a letter. Guess it must have been lost in the "mail"

[JAMills]

Hi,

I thought they were only banning the importation at the national level and that transport and sales between states was still being discussed?

That letter makes it sound as though there is no chance of interstate trading - and that is a really, really bad thing.


dr del

Yes I thought that Adrew Wyatt (USARK) stated in the recent Reptile Radio that It was going to be limited to Burms and Rocks. Discussion about allowing captive breeding, and interstate trade was in the works

[nixer]

you think by now that he would change his letter to facts and not what he guesses