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[jason longboard]

Sorry I didnt have time to see if this has already been posted, got it this morning and gotta run. Take care.



RED ALERT: HR511 Stop Python BAN NOW!

HR 511, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes; Indian python, Python molurus, including the Burmese python, Python molurus bivittatus; reticulated python, Broghammerus reticulatus; Northern African python,Python sebae; Southern African python, Python natalensis; Boa constrictor; yellow anaconda, Eunectes notaeus; DeSchauensee’s anaconda, Eunectes deschauenseei; green anaconda, Eunectes murinus; and the Beni anaconda, Eunectes beniensis, in the US House of Representatives, was introduced January 26, 2011 by Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) .



Congressman Rooney has taken action to move HR 511! This bill seeks to add 9 constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife List of the Lacey Act. HR 511 has been scheduled for a Markup Hearing before the US House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday February 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST.



http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/markups112.html



>>There is very little time to voice opposition to this bill that could devistate the Reptile Community. Please participate in the USARK Call In Campaign TODAY!<<



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Talking Points:



Will destroy thousands of jobs and small family businesses; $104 million annual economic impact.
Criminalize the actions of over 1 million American Citizens; Lacey Act felons.
Federal action to address a localized problem in South Florida is unnecessary; the State of Florida and US Fish & Wildlife have already taken draconian measures.
Underlying science has been criticized by scientists from around the world.
Creates a massive animal welfare problem, potentially displacing millions of animals.



Key Members of House Judiciary Committee:



Lamar Smith (R-TX)- 202-225-4236

Sensenbrenner (R-WI)- 202-225-5101

Coble (R-NC)- 202-225-3065

Issa (R-CA)- 202-225-3906

Gohmert (R-TX)- 202-225-3035

Chaffetz (R-UT)- 202-225-7751

Gowdy (R-SC)- 202-225-6030

Poe (R-TX)- 202-225-6565

Goodlatte (R-VA)- 202-225-5431



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[FishFreak95]

This is sad, what's next?


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[Blue Crab of PAIN!!!!]

I may not be popular for saying this, but honestly I don't see a huge problem in blocking the IMPORTATION of certain species. Actually banning the sale and ownership of them is an entirely different matter, but keeping them from being brought it really doesn't strike me as a huge issue. If anything it will give captive breeders more power over the market, and hopefully the price will go up a bit. Big snakes, IMO, aren't a problem because they're big. They're a problem because a lot of them are big AND they're cheap. There's absolutely no reason a baby burmese python should cost about as much as a baby corn snake.

Same goes for the Nile Monitor. I don't think its necessarily a bad pet, I think its just too damn cheap and easy to get. The Tegu being $150 is good, its cheap enough to be reasonably accessible, but its too much for most people to just impulsively slap down on the counter without even thinking about it. Maybe if Saves go up to $150 and Niles go up to $200-$300 or more, not as many kids will end up with them as their first pets.

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

Sigh, BCOP just stop. Your ignorance is showing.


On topic, this already passed.............. those species will be illegal to transport or import very soon.