I will not be surprised in the least if at some point in the next few years that all venomous will be outlawed in the U.S. I sure hope I am wrong and even though some on this forum call me a "snooty" curator, I truly do want to see private rights of individuals (particularly the responsible ones) protected so that they can do as they wish. There are many highly responsible private individuals but it only takes one high visibility case like the debacle in Texas that can literally spell doom for private herp ownership rights. Between cobras on the loose in Texas and a plethora of other irresponsible acts of private individuals, we can only blame ourselves. Go to a venomous herp show...you'll see unscruplous vendors selling some pretty hot stuff to people who have no business in even owning a corn snake....no regulations whatsoever. These are going to be very trying times for private herp owners....glad I can run my own wildlife center and keep what I want. Rob


Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)

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• Isn't it great to see all the press our hobby is getting? - psilocybe, Fri May 7 15:49:58 2004
• Unfortunately, not for long though... - Carmichael, Fri May 7 19:08:52 2004
• not long - budman 1st, Sat May 8 07:16:19 2004
• RE: not long - Carmichael, Sat May 8 17:28:39 2004