My thoughts:

The HB was a load of crap probably not having a lot to do with preservation of reptiles (I'm stating the obvious).

Unfortunately, it has been my experience that reptile lovers are a definite minority. I have talked with people about snake preservation until I am blue in the face and still get the "I don't care, if I see a snake I'm killing it..."

Finally, running over sliders, cooters and gopher tortoises in FL seems to be a state pastime on the interstates and highways. I have witnessed on no fewer than 6 occasions, an individual purposely swerve to hit a turtle/tortoise. I see DOR turtles/tortoises almost every day on my way to work (60 miles each way). Not to be a pessimist, but it seems that society as a whole is becoming more cruel and desensitized. Every once in a while someone surprises me, unfortunately not often enough.

Bill
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WJS Herps
Brooksville, Fl
Bill & Jennifer Smoot

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