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I posted a comment on the regulations website concerning the ban of boas ,pythons etc...
I was extremely disappointed in the number of comments on the website that have been posted. Please take 2 minutes and fill out the form. I'm sure many have written letters. Let's make our voices public!http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=SubmitComment&o=09000064803a565f

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cdeer
High-End Habitats
custom pvc enclosures
1-Nic. boa
1-B.P.

cdeer,

PIJAC and others have asked that we wait until towards the end of the comment period to make our comments. This way those that support this ban will not have the ammunition to counter what we say because they won't know.

Mike Welker
El Paso, TX

That is correct.
When I wrote TP&W with my objections to the Turtle Ban, they had practically justified their whole case with conjecture and contrived goofy science replies to my concerns. There was no chance for rebuttal. It's not a courtroom. The process doesn't rely on or require facts.
jsc
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"As hard as I've tried, just can't NOT do this"
John Crickmer

Thanks for pointing this out, Any idea what day they wrap up open public comment time?
Public Comment Link

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Herp Conservation Unlimited

All,

From the USFWS Notice of Inquiry:

DATES: We will accept comments received or postmarked on or before
April 30, 2008.

More Info Here:

http://www.fws.gov/policy/library/E8-1770.html

From what I understand an "Important Points" memo will be created to help folks with comments. I believe this will be distributed through the Herp Law Alerts List. Register here:

http://news.pethobbyist.com/index.cgi/list/herplaw/

Submit Comments On This Action Here:

http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=SubmitComment&o=09000064803a565f

Remember:

There will be a discussion on this action in the Kingsnake.com Chat Room this Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 @ 10 PM eastern time featuring PIJAC, USFWS, Reptiles Magazine and many industry leaders.

Mike Welker
El Paso, TX

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