I can see their chain of logic: The restrictions on large constrictors and exotic venomous that were being proposed were arguably not unreasonable in comparison to many passed in other states. And the other issue, the road herping ban, they probably considered to be a local issue, and a rather silly one at that-which moreover had little effect on their own constituency. At the time, it looked certain that Texas herpers would defeat it (and we would have without the chicanery of a certain representative).



I agree, if there were a national organization which truly represented the interests of the private herpers, and was science-based and conservation-oriented, that would be a good thing. So far, HCU is the only existing candidate that fits this bill, and there is beginning to be some interest in opening new chapters in other states. Eventually a national HCU will evolve as more such chapters accumulate.
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Brad Chambers

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The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

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