correct me if I am wrong, but you do have to have a license to own poisonous snakes, do you not? Maybe the same SHOULD be done with larger species of monitors. Maybe this would deter the morons with the money while those who have the true passion for the hobby would have no problem going through the motions of getting a license. If someone is going to drop the time, money, and effort into a croc monitor, surely getting a permit would be the least if their concerns. I am not saying this is the answer, but it could be one. I also might be way off base here. Someone inform me if I am. Even if that is not the case(with venemous snakes), maybe it should be suggested. I agree that protecting our rights starts with proper husbandry, but that is only half the battle. Once our rights are taken away, we have to fight to get them back. Proposing reasonable solutions to problems carries much more weight than arguing the point that some people are morons and don't know proper care. Throughout history intellegent people have had to compromise to protect the morons. If the future of reptile ownership is as serious as you believe then we better start thinking about compromise before there is nothing left to compromise. Just my observation, could be wrong.

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