Fox News 9:45 Friday Morning

[Jamie-n-Heith]

I would handle any leading questions with humor, and also maybe provide some statistics on injuries caused by other more traditional pets.

For example, on dogs:

4.7 Million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Of those, about 800 Million require medical care, and on average, 12 are fatal. In 2008, 23 fatal dog attacks occurred in the U.S. -USlaw.com

You could follow that up with a statement like this:

"Contrast that with reptile pets, the numbers don't even come close, despite widespread media coverage on the few attacks that do unfortunately occur. Dog bites are not news simply because they are so common."

Good luck!

I disagree with the dog attacks not making the news, I am a pit bull owner and any time there is any kind of bad press on the breed it makes the news!! I think that instead of making beloved pets illegal to own (any type of pet) the legislation should be making people take more responsibility for their pets and their actions. I think people who own a pet should be responsible for its safety as welll as the people around its safety, and I dont think the government should be making the choice on what kind of animals we can or can not own!!