I think it should be a $1000 minimum. No, $10,000; then we can be sure to fix it. Well obviously I care more than you. Wait, I care so much I think that captive 'owning' any animal is disgusting and speciest, so any potential pet 'owner' should be forced to attend a gov't run Animal Rights Training Class before a license is issued. Actually since it is all just a hobby, I have decided hobbies cant include live animals so forget it, no more pets.

Now back to reality...thousands and thousands of people around the world make their living and feed their families from the reptile trade alone.

There are bad parts of it sure, but it isnt all bad. There are many Pro-Exotics out there.

The market decides how it goes. If you dont like it, dont support it or support only cbb reptile dealers, dont make LAWS.

Pro-exotics is just as guilty as anyone for supporting imported reptiles. Just because they pick nice ones first, take good care of them and charge more doesnt change that in the least, yet you applaud their efforts? Wait I like how they do it as well, but why would I think I have the right to 'draw the line' for anyone else?

Why do you?

Why shouldnt a total ban on reptile 'ownership' be appropriate?

Oh that's someone elses 'line' you dont agree with. Hmmm.

/sigh...

Tom

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