Quote Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki View Post
HR 2811 was amended over the summer to include only burmese pythons and african rock pythons. It is not a ban on ownership, but it is a ban on import, export, and most importantly interstate transport.

That means that it would be a felony to transport a burm (of african rock) from one state to another. People seeking specialized veterinary care for their snake in a another state wouldn't be able to get it. People moving to another state for a new job or family reasons or just because they would like to would not be able to take their snake with them. Active duty military families transferred to a base in a new state would not be able to take their pet to their new duty station. For some people moving to a new state isn't a choice, it's a necessity ... these people could potentially be forced to kill or even let go their beloved pet python. HR 2811 as it's written is inhumane.

There is a new push by those in favor of HR 2811 to amend it further so that it would include anacondas, reticulated pythons, and boa constrictors. In congressional testimony, the Humane Society of the United States stated that their preference would be the inclusion of all 47 species of constrictors.

There are three ways HR 2811 can go from here. The first would be that nothing happens and it expires at the end of the year (although it would come back next year). The second is that it moves to the house floor for a full vote. The third is that someone (a congressman/woman) offers the new amendment to include anacondas, retics, and boas. There is a strong belief that the new amendment will be introduced shortly.

Hope this helps.

-adam


But isnt the way its written also not allow breeding?