Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 593

0 members and 593 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,916
Threads: 249,118
Posts: 2,572,199
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Wilson1885
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11
  1. #1
    BPnet Veteran CeeJay's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-13-2009
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    383
    Thanks
    7
    Thanked 65 Times in 51 Posts

    Letter from my Senator

    I don't know what to say.....


    I received your letter and appreciate knowing your concerns regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's finalized rule to prohibit the importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes. Your correspondence is important to me, and I welcome the opportunity to respond.

    I understand you are concerned that this finalized rule may place an undue burden on the reptile industry. The rule prohibits the importation or interstate transportation of species not included in a list of approved species. It also prohibits the possession, purchase, sale, barter, release, or breeding of these prohibited snake species.

    The rule was finalized on January 23, 2012, and it went into effect on March 23, 2012. I recognize that this effectiveness date gives industries a limited time to phase in the new rule.

    In response to the concerns you address in your letter, my staff contacted the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). According to the FWS, based on U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) studies, the four reptiles added to the prohibited species list posed a significant threat to ecosystems nationwide, not just the state of Florida. The FWS believes the preventative measure is necessary because these reptiles reproduce rapidly and may overwhelm native animal populations and their habitats. While this rule prohibits interstate trade, you may be interested to know that industries can continue to export these snakes abroad.

    To date, no legislation regarding this issue has been introduced in the Senate. However, please be assured that I will keep your comments in mind should relevant legislation come before the full Senate for a vote.

    Again, thank you for contacting me. I hope you will continue to write on matters of importance to you. If you have any additional questions or comments, please contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841. Best regards.


    Sincerely yours,


    Dianne Feinstein
    United States Senator

  2. #2
    BPnet Veteran The Serpent Merchant's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-15-2011
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Posts
    8,193
    Thanks
    1,504
    Thanked 3,300 Times in 2,344 Posts
    I got one just like that as well from my reps here in Florida...
    ~Aaron

    0.1 Pastel 100% Het Clown Ball Python (Hestia)
    1.0 Coastal/Jungle Carpet Python (Shagrath)
    0.1 Dumeril's Boa (Nergal)

    0.1 Bearded Dragon (Gaius)

    1.0 Siberian Husky (Picard)
    0.1 German Shepherd/Lab Mix (Jadzia)

  3. #3
    BPnet Senior Member Slim's Avatar
    Join Date
    11-17-2008
    Location
    Gainesville, FL
    Posts
    7,739
    Thanks
    3,258
    Thanked 4,252 Times in 2,630 Posts
    Images: 1
    Were you really expecting anything different from Feinstein? That chick is the Queen of the GIFs (Good Idea Ferries)....
    Thomas "Slim" Whitman
    Never Met A Ball Python I Didn't Like

  4. #4
    Registered User Jazi's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-11-2012
    Location
    Lancaster, PA
    Posts
    171
    Thanks
    15
    Thanked 42 Times in 32 Posts

    Re: Letter from my Senator

    Quote Originally Posted by CeeJay View Post
    I understand you are concerned that this finalized rule may place an undue burden on the reptile industry. The rule prohibits the importation or interstate transportation of species not included in a list of approved species. It also prohibits the possession, purchase, sale, barter, release, or breeding of these prohibited snake species.
    Wait. Are we talking about a different addition to the Lacey Act, or what? I saw nothing that said that possession, purchase, and breeding were banned as long as they remained instate.
    1.0 Normal Ball Python (Quetzal)
    0.1 Spotted Cream Tabby, Moggie (Saffron)

  5. #5
    BPnet Veteran Jabberwocky Dragons's Avatar
    Join Date
    01-17-2012
    Location
    VA
    Posts
    404
    Thanks
    69
    Thanked 276 Times in 158 Posts
    Images: 9

    Re: Letter from my Senator

    Quote Originally Posted by Jazi View Post
    Wait. Are we talking about a different addition to the Lacey Act, or what? I saw nothing that said that possession, purchase, and breeding were banned as long as they remained instate.
    Oops. Forget you read that! That slip was a little glimpse into her future plans for exotics in America.

  6. #6
    BPnet Senior Member Slim's Avatar
    Join Date
    11-17-2008
    Location
    Gainesville, FL
    Posts
    7,739
    Thanks
    3,258
    Thanked 4,252 Times in 2,630 Posts
    Images: 1

    Re: Letter from my Senator

    Quote Originally Posted by Jabberwocky Dragons View Post
    That slip was a little glimpse into her future plans for exotics in America.
    It's not a slip, it's her plan of action...
    Thomas "Slim" Whitman
    Never Met A Ball Python I Didn't Like

  7. #7
    BPnet Veteran CeeJay's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-13-2009
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    383
    Thanks
    7
    Thanked 65 Times in 51 Posts

    Re: Letter from my Senator

    This is what gets me.

    "According to the FWS, based on U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) studies, the four reptiles added to the prohibited species list posed a significant threat to ecosystems nationwide, not just the state of Florida."

  8. #8
    Registered User
    Join Date
    06-23-2011
    Posts
    146
    Thanks
    5
    Thanked 29 Times in 25 Posts
    Teaching politicians common sense is more than likely quite the challenge. May as well be trying to teach quantum mechanics to a labador...

  9. #9
    BPnet Veteran Highline Reptiles South's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-15-2011
    Location
    Metro Atlanta
    Posts
    664
    Thanks
    131
    Thanked 201 Times in 129 Posts
    Images: 10
    Yea a San Fran left wing radical like Feinstein with a half baked incorrect grasp of the issue. Shocking.

  10. #10
    BPnet Veteran Dragoon's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-18-2008
    Location
    Milton, WI
    Posts
    437
    Thanks
    9
    Thanked 55 Times in 46 Posts
    Images: 31
    politicians don't think anymore, groups say "here is the bill we wrote, put your name on the bottom and vote for it. You don't need to read it, it is great trust me." welcome to our current state of affairs
    iHerp profile
    Check out my reptiles on the iherp link above or FB below
    Rhacosaurus Gex

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1