He isn't being an alarmist.A group(defenders of wildlife) already petitioned Salazar to list ALL amphibians as injurous wildlife under the lacey act.If successful no amphibians will be legal to import into the US or transport across state lines. People are trying to do to all amphibians what was just accomplished with the burms,rocks and yellow anaconda. If you think because you keep other types of reptile/amphibian besides big snakes that you are safe...you are not. This is a very real threat to all aspects of our hobby/industry. These groups are trying to kill the pet trade. Birds and fish will be next then your furry friends.Here is a link announcing the petition to list ALL amphibians as injurous wildlife.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010...2010-23039.pdf