Is there really a huge controversy over reptile ownership??

[Reinz]

I had a very good friend throw this article in my face literally just today as proof that I was irresponsible for keeping as many herps as I do. (I have 11 in my collection, for the record. Total.) Never mind that the herp hobby has changed a lot in the 12 years since this article was first published; that the fella being cited is clearly referring to wild-caught specimens; that all my herps are captive-bred. We exchanged some very heated words on the topic.

So this thread is timely, is what I'm saying.

How is that this "World expert" or the author for that matter, doesn't cite one single example how reptiles are being miskept.

I do agree that many reptiles are miskept. Just peruse Craig's List and you will see plenty of animals not kept well. However, the key is proper education.