I do not know what a BMP ceritification program is.Do I feel I have the right to own any reptile I want? Within limits - yes.
Would I be willing to provide a registering body proof that I am a prepared
and repsonsible owner of potentially dangerous or invasive reptile?
Yes. Would I be willing to pay for a permit for the privilege of owning
these reptiles? Of course. Do I think anyone off the street has the right
to own a hot or a giant constrictor? No - and I have a big problem with
anyone who encourages otherwise
- they are only giving these legislators ammo.
Is this like having a permit?
I agree with this part I quoted.
I also think just anyone off the street should own any animal,
without prior knowledge of the proper care.
I actually wish they already had some thing like this in place,
when I got My first snake.
I knew Nothing, and the pet shop attendant obviously didn't either.
I was illinformed of supplies, and proper feed, and housing.
I was not told of any heating requirements, nor about controling any
heating elements.
I was not even offered a care sheet, or told where I could find information.
Joe Schmoe off the street should be required to prove they know proper
care, and that they have proper housing, prior to purchasing any given species!
Similar to taking a drivers licence test.
One would need to answer specific questions, before they were allowed
to purchase an animal, and prove, with pictures I suppose, that a proper
enclosure was provided.
(make sence?)
Should we be required to microchip?
I am caught between yes and no.
Yes, because those ignorant persons who release any animal should be
held responcible.
No, because If a law was passed where our animals would be ceased,
and or destroyed, I would not want anyone knowing where I reside.
I have put a lot of care and effort into my pets,
not to mention time and money!
Marg
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