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Yes there are more dangerous things than big snakes or hots. That's a no brainer. But the focus is on those animals. AR doesn't care about facts. To think dropping all the facts in our favor in front of them will slow them down is naive. They will lie and sensationalism and media hype are in their favor. They still try to use the USGS report after being debunked by 11 independent studies. The are irrational. You can't reason or negotiate with it. And no one is on our side, contrary to what others have said.
I have advocated the NC model and there is no permit, chipping or registration or licenses. If putting that in place can stop a ban or future bans then I am all for it. It's common sense practices. Keep hots in locking/latching enclosures and have a list of species kept and what their anti-venom is visible in the room so if EMS finds you face down, you have a chance. If that is too much to ask for someone to keep hots then they shouldn't have them to begin with.
Basically, if an AR group like Born Free comes back to NC we have a new reptile law in place. There's no reason for lawmakers to listen to them in regards to reptile law. They also know the ARK as the 'go-to guys' for herp law and information.
This is all state law of course. Like Ohio county and city ordinances can ban animals. There are places in Ohio that do, it's just not statewide. Isn't it Cincinnati that has a large constrictor ban? What was the plan to fight that one? How did that ever happen if Ohio is gung-ho anti-compromise and anti-regulation? Did you tell the mayor you'll fire him?
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