What you are talking about is a "WHITE LIST" and WE ARE DEAD SET AGAINST THAT AND WILL SUE IF NECCESSARY. It is absurd to suggest that someone not be allowed to keep anything but approved herps. I could say that it is impossible for you to maintain Cyclura under optimal conditions because of where you live and I WOULD BE CORRECT. Quite simply it is extremely difficult to keep Cyclura if their kept inside most of the year. I don't mean they will die but that it is NOT a suitable herp to keep in cold climates unless one has a great deal of extra money to use to construct proper enclosures. There is a gentleman in Wyoming who has built at GREAT expense wonderful buildings for his lizards but most folks can't. Should herps be white listed according to the area they live? Should Cyclura only be kept in Florida and California? Speaking of Cyclura do you realize a lg. one could easily sever a finger or perhaps a bite and shake on the wrist might result in death in terms of bleeding to death. These creatures you, me, and others keep are really only a hazard to the keeper NOT the public at large. To make a suggestion like that reminds me of a socialistic society upon which the foundation of this great nation holds itself to a higher standard than to protect the citizens from them selves. When you say an approved list you will find NO sympathy or respect here as it goes against everything I hold dear . IT'S ABOUT FREEDOM. Freedom was aquired by a great cost in blood and anguish and I still believe in America. You might find more support in Venenzuela or Cuba perhaps but not here...THAT'S A RIDICULOUS CONCEPT....
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Tom Crutchfield
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