Reptile Ban

[DarthGekko]

Folks,

I just caught this on Crestedgecko.com's website

http://www.pijac.org/files/public/US_HR_669.pdf

I am just posting this here to bring this to everyone's attention. I think this shouldn't be overlooked by anyone on these forums....:main_robin:

 

[clarkee_04]

glad I live in Canada

 

[animalhouse27]

i can't open it

 

[DarthGekko]

Go to crestedgecko.com if you can't open it. Garrick has it on his home page.

 

[herpencounter]

http://www.forums.repashy.com/misce.../11670-hr669-possible-reptile-exotic-ban.html


What can I do IMMEDIATELY to keep HR669 from passing?

* Click sponsors name from list below and that will take you to their email portal.
* Fill in subject field with 'OPPOSE HR669'
* Cut and paste sample letter into body of email adding your own comments (or write your own letter).
* Be brief, be polite, be articulate and DO NOT BE DISRESPECTFUL! This is extremely important!! If you can't do this don't bother to make contact.
* Let them know how HR669 would effect you and your family.
* Fill in your personal information.
* Click SUBMIT button.
* Send a separate email to [email protected] with HR669in your in subject line so we can track the number of people participating.

Sponsors List:

1. Del. Bordallo
Write to Congresswoman Medeleine Z. Bordallo
2. Rep. Napolitano
http://www.napolitano.house.gov/contact/feedback.htm
3. Rep. Kind
US Representative Ron Kind - Wisconsins Third Congressional District
4. Rep. Grijalva
http://grijalva.house.gov/?sectionid...ctiontree=2,49
5. Rep. Kildee
** NO EMAIL **
6. Rep. Klein
Contact Congressman Ron Klein
7. Rep. Hastings
The Online Office of Congressman Alcee L. Hastings - Home
8. Rep. Abercrombie
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9. Rep. McGovern
** NO EMAIL**
10. Rep. Miller
http://georgemiller.house.gov/contac...08/post_1.html

Sample Letter: Cut & paste letter.

Subject: Oppose HR669number

(Del or Rep Name),

I oppose HR669. This Bill is not based in science, but in the ideology of powerful special interest groups. There is absolutely no evidence to suggest that banning the import, sale and trade of any of these animals will have any positive effect on the economy, environment, or human or animal species health.

In fact, if passed it would destroy many families and businesses. It would have a decidedly negative impact on an already ailing economy by destroying a vital and growing industry at a time when our country is in need of jobs and growth. The USFWS has just made changes to the CITES export permit process which would allow quality captive bred animals to be more easily exported to international customers. Passing HR669 would negate all the work USFWS has done for over a year. This Bill is a disaster to American small business and families in a time of economic hardship.

(tell in your own words- what you do and how passing this bill would hurt you and your family)

Please do not pass HR669.

Thank you,

(Your Name)



*This is just the first step in a proven formula of grassroots politics used by groups such as the NRA and HSUS. Be ready to take the next step soon.
*Educate yourself to the process.
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* If you haven't already signed, please sign our Petition Against HR669.
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*If you are not a paid member of USARK please join today! Fighting legislation like this takes members and money. We need your help to safeguard our Reptile Nation.
*Don't forget to email [email protected] when you're done so we know how many stood up and did their part.

***Please do this now and pass it on to everyone on your email list!!

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[CSMGecko]

That won't effect Leopard Geckos though since 1. They are so wide spread that it wouldn't be possible, and 2. They don't cause harm to the environment. I wouldn't take too much concern in this.

 

[herpencounter]

That won't effect Leopard Geckos though since 1. They are so wide spread that it wouldn't be possible, and 2. They don't cause harm to the environment. I wouldn't take too much concern in this.

There are more then just leopard geckos in this hobby.

 

[Halley]

That won't effect Leopard Geckos though since 1. They are so wide spread that it wouldn't be possible, and 2. They don't cause harm to the environment. I wouldn't take too much concern in this.

What makes you think that they won’t move onto leopard geckos next, if this bill gets passed?

 

[Redleg]

Just sent off a letter to my Rep. in Congress. Of course I will follow up on his position with regards to this HR 669.

 

[hybrid]

Well, i understand that there is more than just Leopard Geckos in the hobby. But i doubt that they will put them on the list because of the Texas Banded Geckos. They dont cause harm and are close relatives to them as well. But it looks bad for boas and pythons.

 

[crotaphytidae]

Leopard Geckos ARE included in this list, in the legistlation it states the animals that are approved. ANY animal that is not on that list would be illegal to import/ export and that includes over state lines by any means, so no more shipping and no transporting by personal means. This is more serious than people realize and it needs to be stopped. The only way that leos would be included is that they would need to be evaluated and then placed on the list and this would take up to 36 months. That is two breeding seasons that people would be prohibited to sell and breed their animals. Then think if you wanted to venture into other geckos, tropical fish, snakes, other lizards you couldn't because they wouldn't be approved either. And don't even think you could keep native animals, as in most states it's illegal already to take any natvie reptile out of the wild, and to breed them is simply out of the question even if you bought captive bred yourself legally from someone else. Leopard Geckos will be affected from day one!!!

 

[DarthGekko]

I just finished writing the Reps. This whole topic is very upsetting and I appreciate everyone that has taken the time to view and act on this thread.

 

[ihazabp]

Bah, this is so stupid... they should be worrying about other things right now.

 

[herpencounter]

Bah, this is so stupid... they should be worrying about other things right now.

You think....

 

[DarthGekko]

Yeah. It's just someone's political agenda. Scary how these things get started......

 

[Khrysty]

Bah, this is so stupid... they should be worrying about other things right now.

Definitely. I think what animals we keep as pets should be the LEAST of the concerns our government has right now...geez..