Any reptile owner or business having anything to do in any way with mainstream media be it "News" or even NatGeo and Animal Planet need to be aware that they are not our friends.

They are not our friends, they are not on our side, that they will use only bits and pieces of anything we give them when it is convenient to do so, supports their own agenda, or is the undeniable 800lb gorilla in the room.

If it bleeds it leads. They media is only looking for "killer python" stories because "warm fuzzy" snake stories don't sell papers, the sharks aren't biting enough tourists in Florida, and because the organizations involved in fighting the bans have been spending their money elsewhere rather than courting media favor.

If you are a reptile person and are approached by the media in any form, be vary wary. They are not looking for "fair and balanced". They are looking for sound bytes that can be used out
of context. Another nail in the coffin so to spoeak.

You should bear this in mind when you watch TV shows from these media organizations and purchase their products, that when you do
a little more of your money goes to support their agenda. Right now their agenda is not your own.

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