The problem with regulations, is that there has to be a government body to set, and enforce the regulations or permits. In our current economical situation of bankrupt local and state governments, this is not going to happen. With every mistake or irresponsible action made by reptile keepers being exaggerated by the AR activists and the media we loose our rights.
It's getting ugly, and not looking good for herp keepers, when its easiest for a bankrupt government to say "banned" over trying to set up a dept of whatever so we can keep our herps.

Venomous are by far the most dangerous to keep, even the best keepers can make a mistake. When they do, it hurts us all.