I agree with Todd, most places that have banned reptiles, don't allow for a permit or anything. Yeah, it's become a problem for reptiles going into the wrong hands, but you just can't take it as far as to banning reptile owning without a permit. I think the best way to go would be to be more cautious to who to sell the reptile to. I mean there could be a 5 year kid with $100 walking through a show, and buys a burmese python. Why would anything think for one second that a 5 year old kid would be able to take care of such a massive snake? I think it's really the dealers that need to start thinking about the snakes more and start selling it to appropriate buyers. I mean make the person let you know that he can take care of a burmese python or an anaconda, let him tell you what it takes to own one. I am under the age of 18 still, not buy much, but still am. I own a 7' female green anaconda, 9' Male Green x Yellow Cross anaconda, a 5' Male Albino Burm, and then a little 3' yellow anaconda. I know what it takes to own these snakes, I meet all the requirments for them, from housing to humidity, and I knew what I was doing before I got everyone of them. I mean yeah, I might sell a snake here or there, because I want to slim down my collection, but it happens. But my point is, dealers should be more aware of who they sell their reptiles too. Sorry, I guess I kinda went off with a lot of stuff not needed on that one, but hey, I try!



~Ben

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