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by CrotalusCo on February 12, 2008
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I strongly feel that now is the time for the reptile community as a whole to come together and form an organization that will look out for and fight for our concerns. An organization with lobbyist and legal muscle. I understand than many are lining up behind the PIJAC and while i agree we need their help with the current fight. I dont feel in the long run their base will support future issues we will come in face with. I dont feel they will stand up for those who keep venomous, or large constrictors when it comes right down to it. I also know that Jeff Barringer is reorganizing the NRAAC yet again this worries me. We all know Jeff all to well and an organization that is solely funded and staffed by one company is dangerous.
I think it is especially important for those in the venomous community to act now and push for such an organization. Our group has run into legislation before that has not gotten the support of those in the non-venomous community. Its too easy for others to say I dont care if they dont allow Venomous or large constrictors.
But now they they are going after the most popular reptile kept "Ball pythons" the largest breeders in the industry that make the most money are all on the fire now. This is why I feel this is the perfect opportunity for us to push for and support the formation of such an organization that will fight for everyones rights. Take advantage of the average keeper in the community and the massive funding base available to get such an organization off of the ground
I dont know how to start such an organization and honestly wouldnt want to start it. However i feel with the support and knowledge of the herp community as a whole such an group could be formed.
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by tigers9 on February 13, 2008
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Keep dreaming, and I hope your dreams/wishes come thru, I mean it.
Being in the exotic animal industry over 20 years, non venomous reptiles and big cats, I can tell you most people are just flaky whiners and NOT doers, busy wasting time moaning on forums but not able/willing to redirect their energies toward a constructive project/ideas.
So very few even bother to promise anything (picture for poster, etc…), majority of these very few never follow thru with their offers/promises with providing any help or a pic they already have, and so expecting them to actually work consistently (even if they promise at first)on an unpaid project..well, I hope it will happen but I am not getting my hopes up yet.
Zuzana (realist)
www.rexano.org
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