I agree, good points.
I'd like to add it would be GREAT if show promoters supplied vendors with a list of states where venomous and large constrictors are illegal w/o permits.
I realize shows are busy places, but it really wouldn't take a second just to glance at the list after asking where the person lived.
Maybe have an extra someone on hand to check state issued IDs to determine wether the sale is legal. (Granted, it doesnt rule out city/county laws) but its a step to keeping animals out of the wrong hands.
Perhaps even vendors themselves could take the initiative to screen like this.
I know someone who just bought a Cobra. Second snake he's ever had, and they are illegal without permits where he lives. I'm disgusted someone would even sell one to him after speaking with him for a minute and knowing the laws where he lives. Just BAD, BAD, BAD, seller responsibility IMO.
Perhaps if they were legal, and he'd had some snake experience, and this guy was mentoring my attitude would be different, but I had to tell him what snake species he purchased.
