The 'big 9' includes boa constrictors. Boa constrictor ssp. include many small forms such as Hogg Isles, Crawl Key, Tarahumara and other localities that only grow to about 4 to 8 feet long. Boas don't pose any threat of becoming established in all but maybe 10% of the United States and they should not be part of a national ban.

Really none of them should be banned. Yes if they are potentially dangerous to humans, require permits. Yes if the are potentially invasive in a particular region, place controls or restrictions on them but nationwide bans are not needed.

Beware because PETA would like all our herps banned for potentially carrying Salmonella sp., E. coli, etc. Doesn't matter that even fruits and veggies carry them too.

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