The one and ONLY python BAN thread (HR511)

[bigsnakegirl785]

I take take about 10-15 minute walks sometimes 20 minutes with my snakes, and answer any questions about them and help the people who stop and ask me about them to get correct information on snakes. I have had some ridiculous assumptions. For instance, last month I had my boa constrictor Cloud out and someone thought he was a copperhead! Today, I had my ball python Bud out, and someone asked me if he was an African rock python. So, as most people can probably see, a big part of the problem is misinformation in the masses.
I signed the bill a few times, and I try to get people to look at snakes in a positive light. Usually, from what I've noticed, people seem to be more open once they see a snake that isn't "trying to rip your face off" and learn that not all snakes are venomous (or as they say "poisonous"). There are a surprising number of people who believe that all snakes are venomous.
The only state I can see that is neutral on the snake laws is Minnesota, I've been looking for months for reptile laws of any sort, and have not been able to find any. I would call legislation there, but I don't have long distance.

[charlesc84]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

I take take about 10-15 minute walks sometimes 20 minutes with my snakes, and answer any questions about them and help the people who stop and ask me about them to get correct information on snakes. I have had some ridiculous assumptions. For instance, last month I had my boa constrictor Cloud out and someone thought he was a copperhead! Today, I had my ball python Bud out, and someone asked me if he was an African rock python. So, as most people can probably see, a big part of the problem is misinformation in the masses.
I signed the bill a few times, and I try to get people to look at snakes in a positive light. Usually, from what I've noticed, people seem to be more open once they see a snake that isn't "trying to rip your face off" and learn that not all snakes are venomous (or as they say "poisonous"). There are a surprising number of people who believe that all snakes are venomous.
The only state I can see that is neutral on the snake laws is Minnesota, I've been looking for months for reptile laws of any sort, and have not been able to find any. I would call legislation there, but I don't have long distance.

Reminds me of my friend Greg.
I told him my Diamond/Jungle cross is not only venomous, but also spits venom as well. He believed me - and still does...

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

The only state I can see that is neutral on the snake laws is Minnesota

The state itself is neutral, individual counties and cities could be different.