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STOP USFWS Notice of Inquiry/ Deadline 4/30/08
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by MoccasinMan on April 9, 2008
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USFWS Notice of Inquiry & Request for Comment
The United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is collecting data on the Boa, Python and Eunectes genera for possible addition to the “Injurious Wildlife” list under the Lacey Act. This should be taken VERY seriously by the reptile community and industry. It is very important that as many people as possible participate and make comment prior to April 30, 2008.
This is your chance to influence whether Boas and Pythons get added to the “Injurious Wildlife” list. PLEASE MAKE A SUBMISSION ASAP!! Use this link:
http://www.regulations.gov/search/search_results.jsp?css=0&N=0&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchall&Ne=2+8+11+8053+8054+8098+8074+8066+8084+8055&Ntt=injurious&sid=119309719708
It is important that you make comments that are pertinent to the Notice of Inquiry. Don’t tell them how you ‘feel’ about your snakes… Don’t tell them how “unfair” it would be if they ban your snakes. There are specific questions that they are looking for answers to. Only respond to the questions that you understand and can really answer. In addition to answering the questions give them facts.
Facts:
Boas & Pythons can not stand prolonged exposure to cold. Temperatures that fall below freezing will kill them. (if you have ever had a snake die from cold or suffer respiratory infection due to cold… tell the story)
How do you insure your snakes can not escape? Do you micro-chip? Do you have an escape recovery plan?
Let them know state and local ordinances that may encourage responsible keeping.
Tell them how you educate others to keep snakes secure in sturdy cages and NEVER release animals into the wild.
Inform them of the resources for responsible ownership and support you have available through the US Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) and PIJAC.
USFWS Questions:
• What regulations does your State have pertaining to the use, transport or production of
Python, Boa and Eunectes genera?
• How many species in the Python, Boa and Eunectes genera are currently in production
for wholesale or retail sale, and in how many and which States?
• How may businesses sell Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
• How many businesses breed Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
• What are the annual sales for Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
• Please provide the number of Python, Boa or Eunectes species, if any, permitted within
each State.
• What would it cost to eradicate Python, Boa or Eunectes individuals or populations, or
similar species, if found?
• What are the costs of implementing propagation, recovery and restoration programs for
native species that are affected by Python, Boa or Eunectes species, or similar snake
species?
• What State-listed species would be impacted by the introduction of Python, Boa or
Eunectes species?
• What species have been impacted, and how, by Python, Boa or Eunectes species?
FORWARD THIS NOTICE TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!! POST on your Website!!! Post on every forum you know!!!
Drop Andrew Wyatt an email and let him know after you have submitted your comments at Andrew@ncark.org.
PLEASE DO IT NOW!!!
Thanks,
Andrew Wyatt
Executive Director
US Association of Reptile Keepers
Andrew@ncark.org
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RE: STOP USFWS Notice of Inquiry/ Deadline 4/30/08
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by formosa77 on April 16, 2008
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I spoke to a USFWS person to see what is going on. They told me that they are getting information people on this subject to find ways to sold the problem. They are not banning they, but if it got to point, they would have to do something about it. They are JUST ASKING way to solve the problem
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