Narrow minded or am I asking too much?

[Annarose15]

I can empathize with what you're talking about, but I feel like you're going out on a limb with a study like this.

I understand everyone is sensitive because of the most recent issues concerning the species that have been targeted recently. But I feel like the reasons those animals were targeted is VERY different than ball pythons or corn snakes. I think they were much too harsh with the law passed concerning these species, but I agree TO A MINIMAL degree that there should be some regulations concerning dangerous wildlife, such as there are with lions and other large predators. The average citizen shouldn't own a pet alligator, lion, or 20 foot long retic. However, to make such harsh, general, and sweeping laws regarding these animals was ridiculous. We should have found a compromise, similar to venomous snake permits in many states.

Nevertheless, I'm not worried about the future security of my ball python collection.

Sooo...you think Burms and African Rocks were targeted for a reason other than being snakes? And that, when the "reasons" are sensationalized on TV, BPs will be immune...due to logic and facts? Is the destruction of ecosystems why there are government-sponsored and televised "stray cat round-ups" now, just like with rattlesnakes? Ignorance (or is it arrogance?) in the guise of a search for knowledge is a dangerous thing.

To the OP - I don't have an issue with research or investigation for the sake of learning firsthand, UNLESS it has an obvious detriment to something I care about, and can potentially and in all likelihood add fuel to the fear-mongering that is already a very dangerous political tool for the HSUS and PETA.