Firts off I've never been busted for herrerae. I don't know anyone that has been busted for them. In fact, mine are all legal imported documented specimans. Lots of them. USFWS has seen my collection of them and even held them. What does this have to do with this thread?
I also have the non-commercial permit from CA on breeding zonata. I've been giveg all the zonata away I produce since 2008. I have a great friendship with the CADFG. Afterall, they issued me a non resident the permit as I live in AZ. I'm not bothered if people don't deal zonatas with me. I don't sell them anymore. Appears your way off.
Where did you get your info?
If you want to talk about ME smuggling that's fine with me. I brought back lots of stuff from MX. Many herpers have my old stock in their collections including JK. I don't hide it and I'm not ashamed off it. I'm quite vocal about it actualy and even mentioned it in Herp Nation Magazine in a article on exploring and herping Baja for over 20 years. It's real old news. Over 10 years and it doesn't hurt me or any of my dealings. So good luck there
Everyone, I know and associates with knows about it. I love telling people about it. I paid my price to society and now I can talk about it. Nuttin to hide. Yep, I also, used to sale zonatas for years too. I sold one for $12,000. One for $8000.00 and plenty in the thousands of dollar ranges. So what?
I don't care what people do. You may say I called JK out when I have a glass house and rocky past. The difference is I admit to it. JK is currently involved in several illegal dealings across the nation. JK uses me to take the spotlight off him. Kinda-like you did buy changing the subject in this thread.
If you want to call me out then start a thread with people that have dealt with me and say I burned them. I haven't dealt (Or meet you for that matter) so that leaves you out.
Pretty sad attempt to take the heat off your buddy.
Paul Lynum
P.S. You also blamed Todd Smith for smuggling herrerae. Where's your guns on that