Local breeder screwed over by neighbors!

[tommyhil4_6]

Birds are listed under the exceptions.


Did you know about the ordinance requiring a permit prior to moving in? I think you should pursue the required permit(s) as you say you're doing and take whatever steps necessary to resolve your personal situation. "Other people do it!" isn't going to get you anywhere.

I watched the video and read your response here. I believe that you take care of your snakes and I believe that you love them. I think everyone who's posted here feels that way. Have you tried putting together some kind of petition? Maybe if you go to your neighbors and have a face to face discussion with them about what the snakes mean to you, how you're prepared to make sure they don't pose a threat to the neighbors, and give them an opportunity to ask you questions, maybe you can get enough people to back you that the city will give you the permit you need and the whole thing will be resolved.

I really don't think anyone here wants to see you lose your snakes, and no one has said that you should. The general consensus is just that no one is above the law, even a fellow enthusiast.

Thanks for the response Brandi. I had NO idea about the permit being required. Although I stated "I was denied" it was due to statements made to me by the officers stating I can apply in the future, meaning I CANNOT now, thusly me using the word "denied" to get a permit.

I have a massive support network, I will air on Urban Jungle Radio on Monday most likely, as well as USARK as stepped forward to assist me in variance or ordinance modification. I have contact directly with a councilman somewhat familiar with the situation and requested a hearing (represented with an ordinance enforcement attorney) to attempt to aid the city in a modification or "special situation" style permit.... obviously this will be a while before anything is changed or enacted, but I believe the fact I WANT to work with city, not against it...... will bode positive outcomes for everyone and the herp community in general.

Also there are 4 news interviews I did (if anyone wants to search the Utah local networks, it's a top story). My story has gone all the way to Paris... it is now international and the herp community is taking a look at their own municipalities and ordinances... it's surprising how many are truly non compliant with the law.

As I told the councilman... a LAW is NOT selective.... it is NOT discriminatory... if you uphold the law with ONE... you must hold everyone to the same standard. Feasibly... CWH CANNOT as nearly anything non indigenous to America is an Exotic (I did correct the parrot distinction... but anything from a fire belly toad, to a beardie, to a leo to a non indigenous constrictor....) THEY ARE ALL ILLEGAL and ANYONE possessing one without a permit, in essence... should be held to my same standard. Otherwise, if laws are selective in who they admonish or punish, it is not a LAW... but an absolute abuse of power AND discrimination.

-Cheers.