Crap!! Even shipping IN state will end up crossing state lines!!

[Kyle7676]

You really think your train of thought would stand up in a Federal Court? And, even if it did work out that you, as the shipper, aren't responsible for the animal being transported across state lines it is still a violation of The Lacey Act. If it turns out that Fedex would be the one responsible; it's irresponsible comments like your's that could possibly put shipping of snakes or even reptiles as a whole at risk!
Our hobby already faces an uphill climb with the additions to The Lacey Act and all of the State and Local legislation that we are facing! We don't need people doing more stupid/irresponsible stuff that can and will put more pressure on us.

I think without a doubt my logic would stand up in court. YOU are not responsible for what fedex does with your package once you give it to them. YOU are shipping a snake IN STATE as the law mandates. Also, I stand by what I said about reading something on a forum does not constitute knowledge on an issue. ( obviously there are exceptions but none which apply in this situation ).

Im confused though, what exactly did I suggest doing that would be irresponsible or stupid ? I clearly stated that I dont think the shipping would be an issue because I imagine FedEx is on top of this and is probably already working on some type of solution, whether it be not accepting snakes or rerouting packages. I could care less if people still try to ship or not. If they choose to that is their choice.

Really, I was just weighing in on the legal issues. I have zero interest in the larger snakes and have zero worries that this will work its way down to ball pythons.


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Let me add this... The reason this law was passed is because of the overhyped stories about large snakes decimating the Florida wildlife. This isnt about a small ball python getting loose and biting someone. Heck, there have been several deaths from larger snakes and still not much in the way of legislation. Take away the burms in Florida and this bill would have never been introduced. THIS is why I have zero worries about this trickling down to all snakes like several of you on here believe it will.