Cowlitz County cracks down on snakes

[Mft62485]

Snakes bring out the stupid in people. It's amazing but never fails...

"It's a Boa Constrictor for crying out loud" - bet you 1000 dollars this woman has NO idea what a boa constrictor is....

Good thing she's never seen a Retic. I hate ignorance like that.

[Valentine Pirate]

I live in this state as well... Makes me nervous knowing that they're cracking down elsewhere. Only have ball pythons so far, but I really wanted to have a boa soon, makes me wary about telling anybody living nearby

[dragonsong93]

I swear the hobby is going to become an underground trade someday. Why can't they just STOP and let us keep our snakes in peace?

I really hope those people get thier animals back somehow.

[hig]

"Longview also has an ordinance requiring licenses for certain types of snakes, like Boa Constrictors and Pythons. "

Keepers need to educate themselves on their city bylaws so that this stuff happens less. It is not always easy to find the material, but its usually out there on the internet somewhere.

It is quite obvious to us that a redtail cannot eat a child

[Cendalla]

"Longview also has an ordinance requiring licenses for certain types of snakes, like Boa Constrictors and Pythons. "

Keepers need to educate themselves on their city bylaws so that this stuff happens less. It is not always easy to find the material, but its usually out there on the internet somewhere.

It is quite obvious to us that a redtail cannot eat a child

Where do I find these laws? I don't want trouble!

[Highline Reptiles South]

Call animal control and ask. I did today and they were a little wierd but wanted to confirm no problem raising rats and no laws for pythons or boas.

[Crazy4Herps]

Keepers need to educate themselves on their city bylaws so that this stuff happens less. It is not always easy to find the material, but its usually out there on the internet somewhere.

Absolutely! While the ignorance of so many is unfortunate, it is ultimately our responsibility to respect those who are uncomfortable with snakes and adhere to regulations.

[Highline Reptiles South]

Check this story

http://www.katu.com/news/local/129317243.html

"Having those kinds of snakes aren't exactly illegal, though. The problem is these snakes can get up to 15 feet long and animal control officers said in Washington, snakes and reptiles that can eventually grow to 10 feet long or more need to have special permits. "

Wow - 15 foot redtail...i must have always had dwarfs i guess. If reminds me of the craziness about gun control. So many times guns are mislabeled AK47s, AR15s or Glocks etc when they are not.

[JayyPastel24]

Wow the ignorance of some people, I think she's just wayy to fearfull and not knowlegable at all

[Rat160]

I know someone who already moved from here just because he was afraid his snakes would be taken. This is rediculous and we really do need to do something about it. Question is what...