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“Beware Of The Dangerous Sand Boas”
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by ALA_snake33 on January 5, 2007
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Everyone has to read this, if you haven’t already. It just proves more and more the ignorance of most people, they will believe any thing they read.
"Couple Fights To Get Snakes Back"
Linda Merfeld and Bill Shaffer share their home - and their lives - with nearly 350 snakes. "It sounds like we've got stuff scattered all over the house and we don't. Everything is organized. The snakes all have heat, they're in little containers. They have heat tape to take care of them. We make sure that they're well fed, well taken care of," comments Merfeld...who is not related to Linda Merfeld from Finley Hospital's Nurses' Union.
However, after a complaint, state, and federal officials removed two milk snakes, one indigo snake, and three sand boas. The indigo is a protected snake, but Merfeld and Shaffer say they've already done the paperwork to legally own it. The milk snakes were caught on a farm in Wisconsin... and were taken away because city officials aren't sure whether it's legal to possess them in Iowa. As for the sand boas...they city says any snake in the "boidae" family is dangerous... and fined both owners $750 for violating the city ordinance against dangerous animals. Merfeld says her snake is not dangerous. "They're not constrictors. They're little, they're fat slugs probably about 12 inches big when they're adults," says Merfeld.
Merfeld and Shaffer say they're also angry the local paper used a photo of a boa constrictor in its coverage. "that picture in the paper was not our snake. We don't know where that boa came from, but it wasn't ours," complains Merfeld. The Telegraph-Herald says it chose the photo based on the information it received from the city.
The city won't say who complained about the snakes, but Merfeld and Shaffer suspect a reptile dealer they're suing is to blame. Right now the seized snakes are being cared for at the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Still, it's hard for the animal lovers to handle. "It's kinda irritating when somebody says you're doing something you're not suppose to when you're not doing anything wrong," says Merfeld.
Merfeld and Shaffer say they'll be here in court on February 8th, fighting the citation from the city, and fighting to bring their snakes home.
This is an example of the way the Media cares less about doing research but, more about making the Front Page “LOL”.
Be Safe Ya’ll, Happy Herping : Wally
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RE: “Beware Of The Dangerous Sand Boas”
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by CFoley on January 5, 2007
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That sure is ridiculous. Here is another relavent link:
http://kingsnake.typepad.com/kingsnake/
At the bottom, is the email address for the mayor of Dubuques, Iowa.
His name is Roy D. Buol, and is email is rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org.
"I am asking that EVERY reptile person on kingsnake.com reach out to Dubuques Mayor Roy D. Buol at rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org and ask him to "pardon" the Dubuque 3, dismiss the dangerous animal charges and ask him to review the laws that would allow a seizure of these non-descript pets as "Dangerous"."
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RE: �Beware Of The Dangerous Sand Boas�
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by snakeguy101 on January 5, 2007
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i have e-mailed him, the florida law is about to change regarding the big 5, you can read more by clicking the link at the top of the page
www.jaxherp.com
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RE: �Beware Of The Dangerous Sand Boas�
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by ALA_snake33 on January 6, 2007
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Sorry it took so long for me to reply back on here but, I will Send an Email to this Mayor in hopes that it will help the 2 Charged with this Idiotic and Unfounded Charge. I hope that this could make the Law in some of the Cities and States, think about doing some Research (Key Word, Research) before trying to Charge people with such things.
Be Safe Ya’ll, Happy Herping : Wally
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by petra on January 6, 2007
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Sand boa dangerous!? I cannot believe this! Even if they are not familiar with reptiles couldn't they see their size??? That is really laughable!
I've emailed also.
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by Fantazle on January 16, 2007
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Look out for garter snakes too, i mean they can deliver a nasty bite that could draw blood and scare the pants off ya!!
I bet those officials still believe that toads can give you warts too! Rediculous, I'll email the mayor too.
Put the city officials in a room with a disgruntled poodle and a disgruntled sand boa, see which is more dangerous!!!
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