I was watching the news tonight and saw an interesting report. They said there is legislation that has alreay passed concerning permiting large reptiles as well as banning certain other wildlife from being kept. Does anyone know anything about this?

I will do a little research tonight and see what I can come up with. So far the report said that at least 7 species of reptile are on the list for the new permit which could require a certain amount of proven experience plus a $150 permit. They sited the reason for the new action was because of the breeding populations of burmese, reticulated pythons, and nile monitors.

I am hoping this will not affect keeping boas but they did say any large constrictors of all kinds could be put on list. This makes me nervous also because if legislation like his does get passed then other reptiles, including all forms of boa if not already on the list, could soon be banned or require a special permit. So I would like to hear what everyone else knows for sure. Thanks

Jeremy

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• Florida Reptile Keepers... - inletexotics, Sat Feb 11 21:35:33 2006
• RE: Florida Reptile Keepers... - riddick13, Sat Feb 11 22:05:15 2006
• RE: Florida Reptile Keepers... - inletexotics, Sat Feb 11 23:36:25 2006
• New Florida Statutes....>> - drimes, Sun Feb 12 08:22:15 2006
• Where did you get that info? - maroci, Sun Feb 12 20:13:30 2006
• and by the way - maroci, Sun Feb 12 20:18:55 2006
• Does anyone else feel this way... - michaelburton, Sun Feb 12 12:53:34 2006
• I agree with the restrictions - Jay, Sun Feb 12 13:40:30 2006
• The real story... - maroci, Sun Feb 12 20:25:32 2006
• Thanks for the update..... - drimes, Mon Feb 13 09:11:45 2006