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Greebo, We could do that or, instead we could develop meaningful protocols which guard Australias health status as we have for birds,cattle ,dogs and a miriad of other animals sucessfully.
Well I would be the first to say I would have exotics if legal, so I suppose from my point of view there is some self interest but can't comment for anyone els BUT as well as that the current laws obviously have little effect so maybe need looking at.
alex, i havent heard of a nationwide ban on exotic reptiles, but certain states are making laws regulating certain types of reptiles. in georgia, it is strictly illegal to possess at any time for any reason native wildlife. but in my state of alabama, which neighbors georgia , it IS legal to possess just about any native wildlife you wish. the only restrictions for reptiles in my state is that you need a permit to own exotic VENOMOUS herps. it seems that most states here are more concerned about their native wildlife than the import of exotics, but there are states who are an exception.
By "stopping most law abiding people keeping them" its having a large effect in reducing the potential number of exotics in Australia.
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