"HH, I know we see this differently and for different reasons. I don't breed Burms and probably never will in my lifetime. I'm happy to just be able to keep my one big fella. While I don't want to sound like I'm sacrificing the interest of my fellow herpers, I'd be happy with an import ban if USARK felt confident that it would stop there."



Actually, I don't think our views are very different. I wouldn't say I'd be "happy" with an import ban, but I do think it's something that we can all live with - as long as it DOES stop there.



I'm pretty sure that you don't mean that you would be joyful if they banned the import of Burmese pythons, just that you'd be happy if that's all they did. I can understand that and pretty much agree.



To try to keep this thread from getting too far off topic, let me state my position on the original question:

"Would an import ban really matter? Or is it just the principle of a ban?"



From my viewpoint I don't think a ban on the importation of Burmese pythons will be much of a deal. Please keep in mind that I am talking about just a ban on Burmese python imports & no other regulations, restrictions, etc.



I don't believe it would affect the overall market one way or another. Dr. Booth has a valid point though about it possibly doing away with the low cost wild-caught or captive-hatched imports that make it easier & more enticing for a fool to be a fool. (Not exactly his words.)



Personally, I can live such a ban. However, if someone in the import trade can present a reasonable arguement as to why they shouldn't be banned, I may alter my stance on it. Since I'm not an importer I don't want to just up & jump on any bandwagon that could be headed down the wrong trail.



Sorry folks, but I've got to say it. I am 95% certain that any ban stemming from S373 will have other, detrimental restrictions, regulations. Mark my words. Gee, I hope I'm wrong.



Have a good one!

HH
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