It might have to do with the Lacey Act already existing so maybe it's an easier route for government power to expand by adding new species to an existing law rather than passing a new law. What government group gets to enforce and the bureaucratic system of changing the list vs. the legislative system of making a new law probably also come into play. Why work to build a new fence when you already own a big powerful loaded shotgun that's a lot more fun.

I just can't see how the Lacey Act would do any good as there are already captive snakes of every species in Florida. It might be mainly targeted at international imports but are there really that many giants still imported? Seems like Florida breeders should already be producing as many Burmese and Reticulated morphs as the market wants so what are the numbers for imported normals now days anyway?

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