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DE-Code change could allow snake breeding
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by tigers9 on January 14, 2009
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Small steps in the right direction to get rid of idiotic laws, hey, no big war is usually won with one battle, especially in many exotic unfriendly east coast states.
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http://www.communitypub.com/news/x497789518/Code-change-could-allow-snake-breeding-in-NCCo
Code change could allow snake breeding
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By Jesse Chadderdon
Community News
Posted Jan 13, 2009 @ 10:07 PM
Last update Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:23 PM
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Wilmington, Del. —
New Castle County’s snakes could soon be slithering with excitement if a proposed change to the property maintenance code is approved by county council.
Councilman George Smiley (D-New Castle) is proposing a change to the code to allow residents to breed snakes if they so choose, provided they are not poisonous and grow to less than six feet long.
Smiley said he has a constituent who wants to breed non-venomous snakes in his home, but is not allowed under current law because his property is smaller than one acre.
“People are allowed to breed dogs in their homes, and quite honestly, there’s a better chance of a dog getting out and biting somebody than there is a 2-foot corn snake getting lose and causing any problems,” he said.
The ordinance will be up for discussion at the Jan. 20 Land Use Committee hearing, and a vote could come as soon as the Jan. 27 council meeting.
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by tigers9 on January 21, 2009
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http://www.communitypub.com/politics/x2119711711/Snake-lobby-pays-NCCo-Council-a-visit
Snake lobby pays NCCo Council a visit
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By Jesse Chadderdon
Community News
Posted Jan 21, 2009 @ 11:44 AM
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Wilmington, Del. —
Nate Peterson wants to breed snakes in his New Castle-area home, but he doesn’t want to break the law. That’s where Councilman George Smiley comes in.
Smiley, who concedes he hates snakes, is sponsoring legislation that would allow Peterson and others living on lots that are smaller than an acre to breed non-poisonous snakes, so long as they do not grow to any more than six inches in length. They’re already allowed on larger properties.
Just as it's commonplace for people to breed dogs in their homes, Peterson thinks he can turn a profit selling snakes, either over the internet or at reptile shows in Maryland or Pennsylvania.
“It’s been suggested that I just do it illegally but I’d rather make it a legitimate business,” he said. Peterson plans on selling king snakes, milk snakes, corn snakes, even hog-nosed snakes.
Smiley thinks he ought to have that opportunity.
“People are spitting out puppies like rabbits but it’s legal,” Smiley said. “I don’t think this is any different.”
Snake breeding is already permitted in New Castle County on larger lots, and a permit from the Delaware Department of Agriculture is required before a breeder can enter into business. The state veterinarians office would then conduct routine inspections to ensure breeders are adhering to all applicable laws.
Peterson said Delaware’s laws against snakes are very restrictive. Unless they’re a member of academia, nobody in Delaware is allowed to own venomous snakes.
“We hate snakes more than any other state in the country,” he said.
Councilman Jea Street (D-Wilmington) hopes it stays that way.
“I don’t like them, I’m scared of them and I’m not voting for this,” he said. “Just because we have one person who may be coming here in good faith…doesn’t mean there aren’t others we’re going to open the door for.”
The council plans to vote on the legislation Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Louis L. Redding City/County Building on French Street in Wilmington.
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by tigers9 on January 21, 2009
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This new ordinance still seems rather ‘constricting’ ;-)
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<<so long as they do not grow to any more than six inches in length.>>
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by Kottonmouth on January 22, 2009
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This couldn't hit any closer to home for me right now. I moved to New Castle County a year and a half ago from PA, bringing with me my Ball Python collection and pair of pet Copperheads. 2 weeks ago my mental patient (literally, in an institution right now) wife called Animal Control and had my snakes confiscated. They let me take the Balls to my mother's house in PA, but the Coppers were siezed and euthanized. I contacted the Dept. of Agriculture last year about getting the proper permits and they told me I didn't really need to worry about it, because it's not a big deal. Regardless, I can't even get the permits because I don't live on an acre of land. So...guess that's why God gave me middle fingers...?
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by tigers9 on January 22, 2009
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Can you make the time and go to testify to the hearing? Once the precedent is set of having bad laws reversed, it can be used in other localities. Government likes to see what other govs have done.
Always try to get everything in writing, phone calls reassurance means nothing. I had experience ages ago calling the same agency, talking to 3 different people few weeks apart and getting 3 deferent answers even though the law didn’t change in these few weeks.
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by tigers9 on January 22, 2009
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PS: Feel free to use REXANO exotic fatalities statistics to whow how these animals are NOT a public safety isse
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http://www.rexano.org//Education.htm
Statistics
TOTAL NUMBERS AND ODDS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN THE USA BY CAUSE OF INJURY: EXOTIC/WILD ANIMALS (up to year 2008) vs. ROUTINE LIFE (year 2005) NEW
TOTAL NUMBERS AND ODDS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN THE USA BY CAUSE OF INJURY: EXOTIC/WILD ANIMALS (up to year 2006) vs. ROUTINE LIFE (year 2003)
Captive Constrictor Snakes (Non-Venomous) Related Human Fatalities in the USA by State and Type, Yearly and Lifetime Odds: 1990 - 2008
Captive Elephant Related Human Fatalities in the USA by State and Type, Yearly and Lifetime Odds: 1990 - 2008
Captive Bear Related Human Fatalities in the USA by State and Type, Yearly and Lifetime Odds: 1990 - 2008
Captive Big Cat Related Human Fatalities in the USA by State and Species, Yearly and Lifetime Odds: 1990 - 2008
Captive and Wild Venomous Snake Related Human Fatalities in the USA by State and Snake, Yearly and Lifetime Odds: 1990 - 2008
HUMAN FATALITIES CAUSED BY CAPTIVE TIGERS IN THE USA 1990-2007 Private Sector Vs. AZA
USA: General Public’s Odds of Being Killed or Bitten by Privately Kept Nonhuman Pet Primate, or Encountering One Running At Large April 2008
USA: The WORST Federal Bills Against Private Ownership of Exotic Animals By Party Affiliation: 2000-July 2008
Captive Exotic Animal Related Fatalities in Florida 1990-2008
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