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This is the same guy who bought the Forest Cobra and posted about not knowing how to handle it, isnt it?
I posted about this on TRR, but I think it should be said everywhere.
Everyone into reptiles as a hobby needs to take steps to protect themselves, their animals, and the hobby as a whole.
In shows, it would be nice if the promoters supplied vendors a list of states that require permits to keep venomous snakes. I know TRR has a list pinned in their HOT ZONE by Anja that covers the basic state permit requirements.
When a person wants to purchase an animal at the show, the vendor should require State issued ID, along with providing proof of their permit if applicable in the residing state.
Granted, there will be some Vendors who do not wish to do this, and buyers that lie about their experience, or provide false documents. But at least its a STEP in the right direction.
I think it's easier to take your time on the internet sales and check permits, and valid ID versus at shows, where it can be hectic for Vendors..Taking that extra step might make the difference between us staying in our hobby, and providing it for the future herp lovers, or losing it.
ONE LESS negative venomous snake story the news would be reporting would not hurt our hobby.
Every negative thing that happens in the herp community comes back on ALL of us. Not just the guy who bought the snake, and lied about his experience, or about his residence, it comes back on the vendors, and other keepers who had NOTHING to do with this buyer or vendor.. wether it SHOULD or not, it DOES.
I, for one, don't want to see the venomous sales go down the tubes for good, and if that means I have to go the extra mile and get a permit, or provide ID or other documentation in order to keep these animals around for our hobby, I will.
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