just remember any law that is put into effect is a pandora's box on what's coming next.we get new laws shoved down our throats on a daily basis hidden in 100 page harmless laws.that the people that our supposed to read don't and a new un-reversable law is in effect.by us doing our part the future herpers can have lewisi,caymanensis,and other animals that are cities..yes captive born everything would be awesome but in reallity at one time or another they were all wild caught many animals died during the husbantries being perfected..yes the importer bringing in 1000 animals stuffed in a box are disgusting..they do have regulations imposed on them but sometimes aren't enforced upon..the snake breeders have rules imposed on them to health dept, local laws,HUMANE societies,PETA and the list goes on..this whole thing started about the government trying to regulate a hobby not business practices..remember freedoms given away take a hell of a fight to get back !!! i love my reptiles and the freedom i have to choose what to have size wise,species i want to keep..yes they should impose fines on people caught releasing alien species but,to totally void species because somebody is an inconciderate moron is rediculous..what if they released lewisi and took them away from us??because they fell under an invasive animal claus..alot of animals in florida were also released due to hurricane damage NOT all but some!! kev you did shake it up ,tom you have valid points the fact of the matter is if they get thier foot in the door on this one we ALL lose..it will just be the begining..you can count on that!!these are my oppinions sorry if i offend anybody but i like exersizing my RIGHTS like freedom of speech!!!!!!!let's all keep this hobby free !!!

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