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I don't think the Quarantine side of things would be much of an issue with Reptiles being cold blooded, yes they can have parasites, worms etc... but it could be sorted out before they are shipped from the country of origin, and given a health cert before shipping etc..
When I brought my Dogs and Cats in from the UK, they only had to spend 30 days in Quarantine, but yes, there is an expensive involved for them.

I agree with your point that people might get bored with they're snakes and release into the wild, this would be the greatest threat, and the one thing along with escapes that the Federal bodies out here would be most concerned about.
We all know that mistakes in that department have happened in the past!

As much as I like the exotics, and I have worked with loads before in the UK, I would be very content keeping all the amazing snakes that we have out here, we are pretty lucky having so many native species to work with.

You can of course see some exotics in this country in zoo's etc, and of course these are subject to strict housing and controls to prevent escape etc..

To sum up your question, my opinion is that I won't be queing up to sign a petition to keep them.


Regards,
Neil
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