Read the verbage on the proposals--they're estimating HALF of all snake owners in TX own one of the listed species (African rock pythons, retics, anacondas, non-native venomous etc) and HALF of reptile dealers SELL them. I think their numbers are WAY too high, but this is what they're basing their anticipated revenues on.

Basically, this looks like another "gateway" law: establish the guidelines, permits, fines, etc. for a small number of species, then it's an easy matter to add species to the list when they find out they're not generating the desired revenue, and the program costs more to administer than it recoups. At that point, expect to see native TX venomous added, then all constrictors over 6 feet (large corns/rats etc).
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Chris McMartin
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I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet

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