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Old 02-25-2005, 12:44 PM   #142
Ophis
A little off topic, but there is an interesting story titled "Attack of the Alien Invaders" in the current issue of the National Geographic, concerning world wide problems with non-native species. The cover picture of the story depicts a Burmese Python crossing a road in Florida (picture was staged with captive animal) along with the authors account of how he went road cruising and actually found one crossing the road! There is little doubt they are established and breeding in Florida.

This is just another case of the irresponsible minority in the hobby screwing the responsible majority when their actions create bad press, hysteria, and sometimes legitamate problems in their communities. These actions leave the door open for special interest groups and politicians to pass "feel good" and sometimes justifiable legislation, concerning the keeping of exotics.

If Bubba keeps getting bit by the pet Rhino Viper he ordered on line after being inspired by an Austin Stevens episode and Billy Joe Jim Bob keeps releasing his pet Burms and Nile Monitors because their getting too big for the trailer, pretty soon there won't be much of a hobby left.