The Heloderma/671 permit issue is completely different than the live food market ban. They will no longer issue permits for live food importation of turtles and frogs.

What may seem to not be right is the way it happened. We all thought we were falling victim to a much larger deal. That was until the DFG realized they were not following THEIR OWN RULES.

The Commission wanted a scorched earth outright ban on all frogs ans turtles. When the Department realized this is not legal the tact was changed. I knew this was likely going to be the case (Marshall prepped me) and this explains why I quit my testimony. No need to put up a fight for something that does not exist.

If they want to add animals to the 671 list of prohibited species there is a procedure. Exactly what the Helodermas are going thru now.
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