Python Ban

jonny666 · 07-29-09, 06:23 PM

Well it looks like USARK came through for us again. From what I am getting they came to an agreement that we can keep our pythons just no more importation of the Afrocks and the Burms. Hopefully it will go through without a hitch. I would rather not give up anything but there are enough good stock for breeding Burms in the US. The only thing that hurts is noone that I know of has done that much work with the Afrocks. I know that they tend to be more on the aggressive side but I still think they are beautiful snakes.

Will0W783 · 07-29-09, 08:06 PM

African rock pythons are gorgeous snakes, but HUGE and they do have a reputation for being particularly unpredictable and aggressive, and when you're dealing with a snake that large, you're much much better off getting one that's been captive bred and known people its whole life. I am happy that they were able to get the gov't to come to an agreement that doesn't seem like it will damage the reptile industry too much.

jonny666 · 07-29-09, 10:32 PM

I have two Afrocks. Both are babies. They should be nice when they get older just need to give them lots of time and attention. Luckily I have a friend that helps with my bigger snakes. I try not to work with them alone. You never know what can happen.

Will0W783 · 07-30-09, 10:23 AM

Cool. I love giant pythons, but don't have the space for them.

herpocrite27 · 07-30-09, 11:48 AM

I think the whole ban on pythons is rediculiouse, do they realize how many more dog attacks their are than python attacks. You dont see then banning dogs. It just comes down to being responsible with your pet, no matter what kind of animal you have. I just hope they dont use the African Rocks and Burms as a starting point.

Will0W783 · 07-30-09, 12:10 PM

Me too. There are far more stray dogs and cats than there are stray snakes. And the pythons are only invasive in a few states. Out west it is too dry, up north it is too cold, in the center of the country it is too cold and too dry. Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, California, these are the only places they could theoretically survive loose. And only Florida has a problem.