While I agree with a bunch of what you all have posted here I don't understand why the usfwc does not just adopt Florida's new set of laws. It is really simple in order to buy the "reptiles of concern" you
A: have to apply for a class 3 license; which includes a rather lengthy questionnaire which is questions dealing with the husbandry of the animal as well as questions for hurricane evacuation plans.( I realize not everywhere has hurricanes so lets say natural disaster substituted for hurricane)
B: you have to that license before the pet shops can even sell you the snake or monitor.
C: you have to have it chipped in case it gets out or let go(for the irresponsible people)
I agree that most of the proposal is garbage I do think there should be certain regs put in place for the morons in the world who think nothing of the long term responsibilities they are getting into.

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