https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/mi...ra-disappears/
Independent of the specific circumstances, our hobby and industry are being threatened from many angles. Lost animals, keepers being bitten, invasive populations, public fear, political misunderstanding, and stupid "showmanship" are fueling more restrictive regulations and legislation. The last two shows I attended had several attendees draping snakes around their neck and walking next door for burgers, or through the public parking lot and so forth. Very poor judgement and social awareness.
Alabama is already quite restrictive concerning snake, lizard, and turtle / tortoise ownership. It has a permitting system - but it generally will not grant permits for regulated species. A few months ago, the Alabama Game and Fish Commission (ADCNR) proposed banning all Lampropeltis species from private ownership. A primary "evidence" are the invasive reports of California King-snakes in Europe and specifically the Seychelles. That regulation has been challenged by only a few keepers and will likely be approved. There may be a small chance the regulation could be "reduced" from Lampropeltis to getulus.