I'm late reading all of this..



I appreciate your opinion.



Here in California (some years ago) lawmakers put into effect a permit system for breeders to legally breed and sell many native California snakes. The system has worked out very well and has not resulted in any "fine print" restrictions or loss of freedoms as some had feared.



I think a permit or licensing system for large constrictors would be very beneficial. It may not stop those who choose to ignore such a system from acquiring these animals, but it certainly would be a huge step in the right direction of responsible management of these animals, both for sellers and buyers.



In Los Angeles where I live, there is a permit system for any constrictor over 6 feet (should be weight really.) It really is not difficult to get the permit. What it does do is make the owner liable for any injuries to others from the snake, because in getting the permit the owner is signing up to knowing the potential dangers of these animals.
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