Hi Mike,

I hope you're correct, but I don't think you are. The forces
behind most of these bills (HSUS, Defenders of Wildlife, etc.) want to shut down the reptile trade. That is very clear. And they are not honest. Just look at this California bill. At best it was worded vaguely; at worst, it is intentionally misleading.

Also, the "scientists" from the Dept. of Interior have already classified boa constrictors and ball pythons as "dangerous" and/or "invasive" species. So there's no reason to think your rainbow boas and GTP's won't be classified the same. That's why HR669 was such a horrible bill.

Thanks,
Ed



>>I don't see how this legislation affects reptile shows. The coordinators apply for permits and they are held (and hold vendors) to high standards.
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>>This legislation applies to people who are at events that do not center around reptiles (or any other animal). The people selling animals at these events are hoping to make sales based on impulse buys.
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>>Normally, I think that less legislation is better than more. but I don't have a problem with this bill. It would prohibit the sale of things like red-eared sliders at flea markets.
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>>The days of reptile shows don't have to be numbered if the reptile community can continue to keep, breed and sell these animals in a responsible manner.
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>>Mike Lockwood
>>www.tooscaley.com

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