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chris_mcmartin
at Wed Jul 1 22:11:33 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by chris_mcmartin ]
We can all complain about how the HSUS is quoted within hours of the incident first being reported, and how they need to put the death-by-python rate in perspective, but I'd venture a guess that HSUS probably contacted the relevant news agencies themselves, if they are indeed so adamant about pushing their agenda.
Have ANY local/regional/state herp societies in FL done the same? Has USARK? If not, they need to start. It won't make the HSUS folks go away, but at least it could provide some much needed counterpoint in the articles.
For example, it would've been nice to note that the snake's owner was already in violation of caging requirements already existent in Florida law, and that he did not have the permit already required by law.
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Chris McMartin
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