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I was wondering if anybody knows any of the discussion that took place about captive reptiles, especially venomous.

http://www.myfwc.com/captivewildlife.html. I noticed that all "class 2" animals must now have at least 2 and a half acres. Large pythons and monitors (including water and BT) may be added to "class 2" animals.

Notes from August 25-26, 2005

These are some of the changes they agreed upon during the last
meetings:

All class 1 animals require 5 acres

All class 2 require 2 1/2 acres

Deleting the term "appropriate neighborhood"

Defining by acreage (against Animal Controls advice)

35 ft buffers for class 1 and 2 animals

Suggested leaving the issue of "leasing" neighbor's
property/properties to qualify on acreage for permits.

Future concerns and discussions mentioned:

Will be addressing problems with class 3 animals such as capuchins.

Disaster preparedness with check off sheets/ Armstrong from Animal
Control would like to head the disaster plans

Possible list of owners going to municipalities (suggested by Dan)

(For emergencies/staff)

Review classifications of animals/changes

Review cage requirements; discuss second entrances or barrier caging

Susan Clubb concerned about the amount of primates affected by the
increase for class 2, Requests a figure on how many animals will be
affected by increase.

She also suggested we break up the class 1 animals into AB groups.

Gloria also suggested different categories for class 1 animals.

All documents from the meetings are public record

Animal Control continually addressing the "fears" or perception" of
the public and that they deserve to feel safe. Wants all exotics
animals out of residential neighborhoods.

He mentioned an escaped black mamba snake numerous times and the fact
there were children in the area.

Others objected due to the impossibility and unrealistic task of
easing all fears which may not even be warranted.

During the meeting on day 2 Julie Jones stated that it was certainly
about perception and had to be addressed (resolutions) as such. .

HSUS did not want meetings open to the public

Animal Control against the transfer of licenses/ permits through
transfers of permitted property.

(No transferred property and licenses)

Julie Jones said there will be future work shops on regulations???

Will be addressing problems with class 3 animals such as capuchins.

Donovan repeatedly recited a federal "right to farm law" which
protects any commercial USDA animal owner

Next Meetings:

September 29th and 30th

October 20th and 21st

December 8th and 9th
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September 29th and 30th (9 AM) just confirmed.

Hilton Garden Inn
13305 Tampa Oaks Boulevard
Temple Terrace, FL
For directions call 1-813-342-5012

The October meeting will be in Orlando. Location not confirmed yet.
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