On a day not so long ago, a wonderful little ball python came into my life. He had had a colorful past before he graced us with his presence--he disappeared...
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am so sorry.... Lance may have been cold blooded like reptiles are, but he sure had a warm heart. Your story is very eloquent. You did him...
Thank you, Kat. He was such a sweetie. We really, really miss him. ... like ... into my ... later. ... was ... regular ... animal ... he ... optimal ... ...
Hey everybody... http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/ bill_to_address_exotic_animal_importation_introduced_012709.html Congress is at it...
Here is a link to the actual bill: http://www.opencongress.org/ bill/111-h669/text This will affect more than just snake owners. What they are proposing will...
Jenn, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Gah. :( :( I understand why people in Florida are upset about non-natives (not just herps). The climate there...
The Arizona Herp Assoc forum had info on this, along with an online petition. This is my response to their post: It's not only affecting our Herps but ALL...
Oh, and as for who's behind the bill.... you know it's the same AR's that it always is.... HSUS and PeTA, et al. They should be investigated for Domestic...
... Kat, I have little doubt they're pushing it, that's their way, but there is more to it with FL. They *are* having trouble with non-native invasives and may...
Arizona has two non-native species that are definitely threatening native wildlife, we will loose the Narrow Headed Gartersnake, the Mexican Gartersnake and...
Ahhhh I just saw this on my representative's page on www.house.gov Please Note: Since the events of 9/11, postal mail sent to Congressional offices undergoes a...
Here is the full letter that I just sent to my rep through www.house.gov Dear Representative Mitchell, I urge you to vote against HR 669, the bill "To prevent...
Thank you. I have a few other letters regarding healthcare that I want to draft, but they easily took a back burner to this one. Kat ... -- Talk to you later, ...
Oh, and if anyone wants to use any part of my letter to help their own letter along, please feel free to copy mine! ... -- Talk to you later, Kat Board Member...
Speaking as someone that is on a committee/board of directors for an association, it is somethng that wouldn't be feasible nor would it truely encompass...
Fantastic letter, Kat! I'll post mine here as soon as I finish it as well. Thank you for the links for the house; I'm going to be passing those onto every...
I have received a polite email from a person in NC who is looking for a local (to him) source for bearded dragons, as the pet stores where he lives are ...
... Hi MB, He should try Craig's list or perhaps petfinder. I have noticed in NM, that there are a few posts about people trying to find homes for them. Also,...
I understand what you're saying. I think it's very doable, though. I don't know, maybe I'm just beaing an idealistic dreamer. I sincerely believe that I can...
There are no specific species on the bill, it just says that any exotic animal deemed potentially injurious wildlife, with the potential of harming native...
Exactly the way to go, do everything you can to get the attention of the people who will be voting on this bill. It can't be allowed to pass. Kat ... -- Talk...
Thank you. I'll continue to do my best. The bill is incredibly nonspecific, save for Boa, Python, Eunestes and primates (Which it does mention specifically);...
I hope many others are doing the same. ... of the ... though. I ... sincerely ... get ... for an ... it ... get ... ball ... servals are ... permits ... then ...
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