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of any kind for any reason. I sometimes here threats but any release could damage our already fragile ecosystems as well as have a negative effect on all our efforts to achieve positive results. I WOULD LIKE TO GO ON RECORD OPPOSING ANY RELEASES...Also the Anaconda that was caught here in Fl. recently was a tame snake about 12' long. We have reason to think it was an intentional release and I have been asked to try to get info on this snake if possible. Anyone with any info may call me at 239-645-9661
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Tom Crutchfield
www.tomcrutchfield.com

Isn't "Tame Anaconda" an oxymoron? There aren't a lot of anaconda owners, you might be able to track them down.
Mike

My pledge for your cause a while back is good for this one too if you are interested.

Man, there are a few real jerks out there!
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Cheers,
Jessica Gibbs
Ball Pythons; Corn Snakes; Green Tree Python; Jungle Carpet Python; Bci; Bcl; Bco
3.0 Crazy Dogs and 2.0 cats
Some Tropical Fish
...........and growing!

Maybe I am just confused...

I don't think Michael would do that!!!!!

SATAN

>>My pledge for your cause a while back is good for this one too if you are interested.
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>>Man, there are a few real jerks out there!
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>>Cheers,
>>Jessica Gibbs
>>Ball Pythons; Corn Snakes; Green Tree Python; Jungle Carpet Python; Bci; Bcl; Bco
>>3.0 Crazy Dogs and 2.0 cats
>>Some Tropical Fish
>>...........and growing!
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Michael Cole was in charge of taking pledges for a reward that was offered to find out who released a 12ft tame Burmese in a parking lot Tampa just prior to a vote. They ended up with a reward fund of about 18K.

Mr. Cole ran a campaign to collect pledges for a reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the release of a snake in Florida.

I pledged towards that, and I would for the arrest and conviction of the idiot that released this anaconda.
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Cheers,
Jessica Gibbs
Ball Pythons; Corn Snakes; Green Tree Python; Jungle Carpet Python; Bci; Bcl; Bco
3.0 Crazy Dogs and 2.0 cats
Some Tropical Fish
...........and growing!

I can totally understand that some people are so frustrated that they just can't stand it. But releasing more animals will only make the situation worse. The humaniac groups would love to have more ammunition to use against us - we can't afford to give it to them!

Just random thoughts but:

Is there any place that these things can be safely brought or turned over if an owner doesn't want to care for them? I mean aside from the government programs that put a shovel to their neck at the end of the day?

Are there any precautions people selling these things can take to ensure the HSUS or PETA freaks can't be buying and releasing them for publicity? I guess micro-chipping before they go to their new owners but would imagine that can get expensive?

I'm also sure some yahoo(s) will likely release some snakes just to prove the point that if they ban them more of them are going to be released. Theres just no accounting for what people will do to prove their point.
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Tosha
JET Pythons
The Blog
nihil facimus sed id bene facimus

First I RARELY sell any species proposed but Boas and I MICROCHIP EVERYTHING I SELL [Retics, Burmese, etc.]...thanks
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Tom Crutchfield
www.tomcrutchfield.com

That PETA is putting their hand in this. They are a bunch if terrorists with finacial backing by people uneducated about what their real agenda is. It's really disturbing what thy can get away with because they have some money.
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Please don't talk about snake prices when my wife is around!!

...microchip there large animals before selling them. I remember years ago lots of breeders would microchip the high-end animals but then it became unpopular.

I personally think that if all breeders would take the time and effort to microchip large constrictors before selling them it would do wonders for our hobby. We could then go a step further and have some kind of registry where we would know who owned what animal and if one was released we could hold that person responsible.

Years ago I contacted a microchip company (http://www.avidid.com) and I don't remember it being all that expensive to purchase the needed stuff to microchip animals yourself. I think it was less than $10.00 per chip.

http://www.avidid.com/

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Greg Bennett

The only place in the U.S. that has a problem with feral pythons is Florida. In Florida a micro chip is required once the animal reaches a circumference of two inches. There is also a $100 annual permit.

I didn't know that.
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Greg Bennett

Fl. does NOT require chips in snakes you're selling only snakes your keeping. I don't keep or breed the big snakes BUT I still chip the ones I sell just in case....
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Tom Crutchfield
www.tomcrutchfield.com

>>Fl. does NOT require chips in snakes you're selling only snakes your keeping. I don't keep or breed the big snakes BUT I still chip the ones I sell just in case....
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>>Tom Crutchfield
>>www.tomcrutchfield.com

I live in Wisconsin. I run a rescue that does not ship. We only adopt to folks living in Wisconsin and IL and occasionally MN.

Any large boid gets chipped here. Right now that list is basically burms and boas. We also microchip sulcattas.
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Cindy Steinle
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The chips are required when a snake reaches a diameter of two inches, not a circumference of two inches.

I agree with your thoughts, but let's lead by example.............

Have any of you took 5 minutes of your time to quit worrying about the python ban and realized the pain and suffering that is going on in Haiti? I know this ban weighs heavy on your shoulders but come on their is way more important issues going on in the world right now!

Please take 5 minutes of your time and donate to the people in haiti, you can text haiti 90999 to donate $10 for the people suffering in haiti. The 10 dollars with be added to your cell phone bill. Thousand of people have lost their lives in haiti, many are suffering with out medicine or clean water to drink. Do the right thing, donate please!

We have written regarding this terrible tragedy three days ago. For more information please click on the link.
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