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Not really following why you think it wouldnt be feasible to microchip captive born pythons and boas. I have several that are chipped. Doesnt cost much and the breeder should just pass the cost onto the buyer. As far as restricted importation goes, may not be such a bad thing. This would really decrease the supply and increase the demand which could increase the cost. This in itself would decrease the amount of impulse buying done at herp shows, online, etc. Reputable breeders could then start to make decent profit margins. Some small reform measures could put this thing to rest (or at least get it off the front page) and allow hobbyist to continue keeping the animals they love instead of outright bans being put into place.
Fact is, most of the large burmese snakes that everyone keeps talking about in S. Florida, werent released into the wild by private owners. Has anyone seen any recent counts of how many they are finding now after all the cold snaps in 2009/2010 and again this year?
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