It has come to my attention that several dealers and shop owners were contacted by TXP&W concerning legislation that is brewing to prohibit exotic venomous and crocodilians in TX. The crocodilian species mentioned specifically was Crocodylus niloticus. They were all told that this was a heads up and to get rid of these animals if possesed because there would be no grandfathering, or permits issued, all possessed after said legislation was passed would be confiscated.......I have calls and e-mails into TP&W currently to get the official take on this subject matter, and will post the results of those inquiries. The problem is the individuals that this comes from are reputable, so we may have some serious issues soon in TX. Supposedly the legislation in question is an adendum hidden at the end of a health bill being introduced, and the niles are being attacked as posssible invasive species after queries to TP&W by a south TX resident wanting to farm them commercially.

Point is we need to contact our legislators, law makers and regional offices of TP&W to evaluate this threat and prohibit it from passing if this is indeed coming down the pike.

Just a heads up to all.

RCampbell

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