Hi Will.



What some people (myself included) did when the NY Ban was awaiting approval from the governor was send e-mails to NY Governor George Pataki. From the bits & pieces I read in various forums forums it appeared that a good number of folks participated. If you like I can send you the e-mail I sent the Gov.; it had some nice info.



The Ban was still implemented, BUT I believe that boas were removed from the list. This seems to be directly related to the letters because prior to the e-mail campaign boas were indeed on the list of animals to be banned.



Of course, the key is to send informative e-mails voicing informed disapproval of the proposed ban. It's not a venue for emotional outbursts. In essence, what we are doing is showing what kind of people herpers are, and the more respectful we sound, the more credible our voices become.



Let me know if you'd like a copy of my letter, and I'll send it to your website. I'd suggest that all herpers in the NC and surrounding areas get involved ASAP. Perhaps a call to action on your website and the same on other well-known breeders' websites, as well on the numerous herp forums, would spark a fire under people to get busy and try to defeat this Ban.



Best wishes,



Bill S.

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