Python Rope A Dope

[ColinWeaver]

... In this particular case you have no big stick. In fact you have no stick at all. I applaud your enthusiasm and have no wish to discourage you in your efforts. I just disagree wit your assessment of the situation and posted to explain why I endorse the USARK position.

If USARK is not going to be my stick why should I or any other reptile enthusiast ever join and give them money? Today we are tossing Burmese onto the sacrificial altar. What will we offer next time Congress demands a sacrifice?

Ball python people are so quick to dog pile on a Burmese ban because it doesn't appear to impact them. "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a cheeseburger today.". Sooner or later you have to pay.

I wonder how the rest of the reptile community will treat us when we're on the block...