Quote Originally Posted by knox View Post
Let's make this parallel...

I totally support my next door neighbor's right to own a few cats, even though I am allergic to them.

BUT... The very second they bring home a Lion or Tiger, I have a serious problem with that.

Does that make me a hypocrite or narrow minded?

I love German Shepherds, but I don't want wolves living next door, either, in case they DO get out and kill the local doggies and kitties.

I LOVE Colubrids, but if I found out someone in the upstairs apartment had Cobras and Mambas, I have a serious problem with that as well.

Hypocritical? Should everyone be allowed to own anything, just because I own a Corn or Milksnake? What about Rhinos? Should they be free to own them as well?

Not trying to offend anyone, just throwing more thoughts out there...
I don't really think it's the governments right to say what we can and can not own. Personally I support requiring permits for larger snakes because it helps keep them out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them. There are plenty of people in this country who own big cats, venomous snakes and wolves. These people are required to have permits, why because they can be dangerous animals, but people still have the right to own them. Yes accidents do happen and large dangerous animals do get out, but responsible owners are more likely to take precautions to prevent this than you would with your milk or corn snake. We need to stand united against bills like this because it will progress to the point where people are not allowed to own any exotic pets. If we don't try to stop this now it may be too late by the time they come for your snakes.