S373: Python Ban Moves Foreward Despite Questionable Science

[Haroldo]

But for real what is going to happen? I heard 2 things. One we have to give up our snakes which the man will kill. 2: we just cant bring them across state borders anymore

Time will tell what will happen. If you were able to tune into the Reptile Radio broadcast where they had Andrew from USARK on, or have followed the bill any, this would be clear. The bill has NOT passed into law. It has merely moved forward from this special committee and will go before the Senate at large. As it is written, certain python species would be added to the injurious section of the Lacey Act-banning them from interstate movement, import, and export. A violation of that would constitute a felony.

The key here is to NOT wait until it is law! Let's be proactive instead of reactive. Call your Senators and try to meet with them. They have to know their constituents will be hurt and are opposed to the proposed legislation.

 

[Mel&Keith]

But for real what is going to happen? I heard 2 things. One we have to give up our snakes which the man will kill. 2: we just cant bring them across state borders anymore

This law (if passed) will prohibit the interstate transport of these snakes so you will be able to keep the snakes you have. You will even be able to buy from breeders inside your state. The snakes cannot cross state lines and will no longer be imported from outside the country. It will seriously affect breeders and the value of these snakes will plummet overnight.


This bill is moving VERY fast so everyone needs to stay up to date and do what they can to stop it before it becomes a law. This is the amended list of snakes that S373 will now affect:
S373 has been amended to include ONLY:

1. Python molurus
2. Broghammeras reticulatus
3. Python sebae
4. Python natalensis
5. Boa constrictor
6. Eunectes notaeus
7. Eunectes deschauenseei
8. Eunectes murinus
9. Eunectes beniensis

Check USARK to keep up with the latest news and what you can do.

 

[T&KBrouse]

It bothers me, that while they've named specific species of pythons, they've named boa constrictor and covered an entire genus. (I think is what its called?)
That covers all the red tail, island and short tail boas. Thats alot of species!
And theres a great size difference between, say, an Argentine and a Hogg Island Boa, you know?

So, I know this will come off as a dumb question, but concerning interstate transporting, what exactly will that entail? No going to a different state to sell or buy these animals? And how does this affect owners that are moving from one state to the other?

 

[Haroldo]

It bothers me, that while they've named specific species of pythons, they've named boa constrictor and covered an entire genus. (I think is what its called?)
That covers all the red tail, island and short tail boas. Thats alot of species!
And theres a great size difference between, say, an Argentine and a Hogg Island Boa, you know?

So, I know this will come off as a dumb question, but concerning interstate transporting, what exactly will that entail? No going to a different state to sell or buy these animals? And how does this affect owners that are moving from one state to the other?

I'm not a snake guy by any means, but I believe the "Boa constrictor" complex covers about 10 species.

Interstate transport means, no selling in another state, no moving the snake to another state, no relocating to another state with the snake, etc. In the case of moving, you'd have to dissolve your collection then try to rebuild in the new state unless you didn't mind breaking federal law. You couldn't give away a snake for free to a person in another state without committing a felony.

Again, let's not focus on what will be the case if/when the law passes as is. Let's focus on not letting it pass by letting your senators know how you feel about the proposed bill.