Quote Originally Posted by AshleyB View Post
As bad as it sounds because Im a fellow Herper, I do think its a good idea to ban some poisonous reptiles from resident homes unless an expensive/difficult to acquire permit is placed.

I think it would be a bit outrageous to ban non-poisonous reptiles but carrying a permit on such animals (such as large snakes/monitors/exc) is also a good idea. Even though its difficult to enforce, placing rules on some of these species might control the population of people who are not being responsible for their animals or at least would make it a bit more difficult to obtain such animals. How is it any different then the rules that are already placed in FL, permits are required on MANY reptiles down here and frankly (hate me over it or not) I think its a good idea. The idea of stumbling across a loose/misplaced/dumped anaconda, rattler, exc while hiking in parks is terrifying, especially in a place where those snakes can thrive.
I agree on permits for dangerous reptiles as stated above. Only because I see green anacondas and retics being sold in petstores to any one that can prove they are eighteen. Thats scary. But I don't want to see any more bans.