Well, sadly, there really isn't hope for the new python ban to be repealed. That is, unless we can convince somebody (AKA whoever repeals laws; Google isn't telling me who) to remove it.
I do want to bring up the thought of a "replacement" python; a python to replace the Burm's spot in the market. The best replacement would resemble the Burmese Python in both appearance and size. I'm doing my best to find a good python to begin anew with, however, with no avail, so I would like to ask for help. So, to you, which Python would you say reminds you of your beloved Burm? Which one would you say could fill the now empty spot of the Burmese Python?
I have also heard of a permit that would allow you to "bypass" this law and continue exporting and importing Burmese & Rock Pythons, as well as the Yellow Anaconda. Anyone heard of this?
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There is a permit that you can apply for in order to transport an animal across state lines. I'll quote the FWS:
Question 24: How can a person obtain a permit to move an injurious species across state
lines or import one into the country?
Answer: Permits may be requested by filing form 3-200-42 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA
22203. The application form may be obtained through the Service’s International Affairs
website (http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-42.pdf or http://www.fws.gov/permits), or by calling
1-800-358-2104.
You can see the full question and answer sheet here:
www.fws.gov/home/feature/2012/pdfs/FoursnakesQsAs11612.pdf
I for one will not be replacing my burmese pythons with another species. There isn't a replacement! They were not banned, I just can't sell the offspring out of state anymore. I find it offensive, but it's something I'll have to live with for now. Hopefully USARK will be able to spearhead a legal challenge and fight this in court. This is currently in progress. They have my support and they need yours as well. Rather than replace, fight to keep them! Until then, I'll continue to enjoy these amazing animals and they'll never get replaced 
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