I think he is trying to make a difference Frank, from his point of view and a very valid one at that. For our sake do not speak for the reptile lovers or we look ignorant to the problem. After all, there is a problem. So what we need to do is come up with a solution that is in both parties interest. The problem that chainsaws and air pollution etc etc are creating already have ordinances and laws to be more environmentally friendly. Just like eventually Florida will have similar laws to protect its habitat. Why do more damage just because some is lost or even most. A lot of rainforests are down to 10% of the original forest, but I would think even more important to stop introduced species. Marine Toads in Australia, fire ants in New Caledonia...we have to at some point take steps to protect and still enjoy our hobby at the same time. Find a medium, the gray area and all of us will be half happy. I would not want anyone to prevent me from getting imports, but some species really don’t need to be coming in anymore. Like Ben said, these Nile Monitors are easy for armatures to acquire and this is our problem. The hobbyist who wants to obtain and breed something that truly has not established itself in the hobby is not the problem. So the focus should only be on the problem species. I know this can cause problems but it is better to push for those species instead of these guys focusing on all reptiles. Just my "words" so take them how you like.
-Shane

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