What issues are there really as to owners of large constrictors and varanids? Are there hundreds of cases of giant pythons attacking people? No. Are there populations ANYWHERE in the US except south florida where the overwhelming evidance says they were released by hurricanes damaging facilities, NOT irresponsible owners releasing them which people CONTINUE to tout despite it being pretty much proven false?
So please... what exactly is this impact that caused these bills to be enacted due to irresponsible owners?
I don't agree with selling a hot or giant or large varanid or hey.. ANY pet to any unprepared owner.. but banning them isn't the answer.
If you are going to make a big permit system for any "dangerous" animal to be purchased for a pet, then every dog, horse, cow, cat and pig owner should have to get permits. There's more deaths due to dogs every year than there have been total from giant pythons.
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