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This story actually was on CNN last night just before the Reagan Funeral. I saw it and from what was shown it was a collection of Rattlers and a big Burm. Unfortunately this is exactly the type of press that does put the hobby in a negative spotlight. We are keeping animals many people fear.
A good example is the word SHARK if most hear it a since of fear arises deep inside. The same can and often is said of the word SNAKE. It would be in our best interest to obey the laws and educate when possible the general public.
Once a law is written it is very hard to change it but it can be done. It has to be done with support from all of us in the reptile community. However this is a problem I see all to often in our hobby. The "it doesn't effect me or my animal" syndrome. All reptiles and keepers are effected by laws created by people who react on misinformation or emotional fear.
Keepers having animals prohibited by law are a danger to the rest of us. While I can sympathize with them I cannot condone them or their actions when it can and will effect the rest of the hobby.
If you truly love the animals and the hobby as a whole you will obey and work to change foolish laws. It is our responsibility to stand together and fight together to stop these types of laws from occurring.
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