"The ranking member, Rep Gohmert, called for scientific testimony so that he could make an informed decision. He stated that no one on the subcommittee was a reptile expert."
Why do you think this Rep will change his stance on this just because the bill has changed from a proposed ban on all pythons to a ban on 2 specific pythons?
The only problem with this is that the bill was on the table for voting today. I hope more than anything that the committee follows Rep. Gohmert's lead and get their scientific testimony before voting on this issue. I find that outcome unlikely though.