"Banning the importation of these dangerous snakes is critical to the survival of the Everglades and the surrounding ecosystems," said Rooney.

Rooney's bill would add the following species of snakes to the "Lacey Act," effectively banning them from importation into the United States:

Ahh I didn't read the act just your post, this is what I saw and thought that perhaps they grew a touch of sense... How silly of me to think so. I am a Canadian so I pay attention but it isn't a direct effect. We have very silly laws too there is a local region where poisonous snakes are banned... I don't think there are any poisonous snakes, venomous for sure but... Not what was intended but that is how it is written.

I am in full support of the efforts of USARK. Hopefully the same won't happen here...

Alex