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I disagree with the laws of Australia. I dont see any reason for experienced herpers to not be allowed to file for an exotic handlers/importers licence and be able to import from other countries.I feel as long as these species are not being let loose in our wild and are in quaruntine upon arrival that there shouldnt be a law against it.The fact that uk and usa have some beautiful species that we dont encourages these low lifes to smuggle stock,not to mention purchase prices on there heads here down under.Would it really be that bad if a few experienced herpers(and I mean there would have to be criteria to meet such as 5 years licenced etc) imported a few chondro pythons for $1000 rather than pay $5000+ here? Would it not reduce poaching and smuggling etc?The fact that one has to own a private zoo licence before importing any species is a joke.As harsh as it is the fact is we can not import and we can not collect from wild.So anyone with an interest in a python from another country is just **** out of luck.Unless they invest in several homes all over the world and a personal jet so they can travell to feed there pets.Even if NPWS allowed only Australian native species to be imported would it not benefit those involved in the herpetological hobby as well as a future for the species in question?Anyways thats my 2 cents worth.
To hell with NPWS
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