This forums in a lull. I think this is the only forum without someone pushing us to write our congressman against it, I have mixed emotions on it, the reptile community needs some changes though and I thought they were going in the right direction a few years ago but it seemed to lose momentum. The python bill is more about keeping invasive species out which is a good idea, unfortunately they are using some bad science to push it. I think their needs to be a focus on importation and quality of life for all reptiles here also, if not stopping importation completely I think a large tax should be imposed on any animal brought in, also I think there should be a limit on how many species a person or business can have at any time. I've been around this scene for a while now and see how reptiles live in the commercial world. I see reptiles as a great hobby and yes it's cool to make some money off of selling some babies but making a living off of them changes things in a bad way. I say no person or company should be allowed to have more than say 30 species of reptiles at any time (preferably all captive bred), and I think that is a very gene rouse number, and would allow shops to keep going. We are being desensitized to how are creatures are being treated, an example is all these snake rooms everyone shows off, doesn't anyone wonder how these snakes feel about living in a plastic box all there life, snakes are cruisers, some species cover incredible distances when they are free but are usually given a small box to live in as a breeder, maybe the offspring will luck out and get a hobbiest to buy it and give it a somewhat natural home. I'm running out of gas but that's what has been on my mind so bring it on. Kevin

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