I responded directly to the survey company but I wanted to address you also.
You left a small but the most visible group of herpers out of your survey all together. The educators. I include entertainers and birthday parties in this group. Those of us that really do offer an educational show might be able to get a special permit to transport big snakes across state lines. I'm not sure if that is why you did'nt include us or not. But this law would have a huge impact on my business. This summer alone I've had shows in MI,IL,MO,AZ,and TX. Big snakes feature predominately in my shows.
Even people who do birthday parties in their hometowns still have to buy animals on occassion and all the stuff that goes with them.
You guys need to add this catergory. In the reptile world I may be a no name. But in the real world tens of thousands of people see my show every year. And I'm just one fulltime educator. Think of all the parttime people who supplement their income with shows. Also people who provide animals for the film industry.
I'm proud and impressed with USARK but if you're thinking big lets think real big. Lloyds of London is my insurance provider I pay them a thousand dollars a year. That may seem like a stretch but I feel the survey is a little shortsighted. My god how about vets and pharmacudical companies. Not just provent a mite but the people who make Baytril.
Just a thought
Keep up the good work.
Danny Conner

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