Quote Originally Posted by snake114 View Post
We have already been in touch with the sponsoring Assemblywoman's office, and they are quick to acknowledge that the current wording is very unclear, and said that they are already working on a revised proposal. They claim that they are not looking to increase the number of species beyond what is already restricted in NY, but rather increase the penalties on those with illegal animals, or where the public is actually harmed. The terrible incident in CT with the chimp a couple of years back seems to be what they are zeroing in on. It is not close to being voted on formally yet, as it would have to go through multiple committees first (currently under review by Agriculture, where other forms of this bill have died over the past few years).

This is bill certainly should be monitored closely, but I am hopeful that the end result will not effect most herpers here in NY. When I hear more, I will update.

Bruce Lowder
NY Metro Reptile Expo
www.ReptileExpo.ocm
Not that I'm happy with the reptiles currently banned but I'm so happy to hear this isn't going to go after other species. Still will be waiting to see how this plays out before I start a rack full of carpets