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Pythons, Federalism and Mobility

February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In this post Colin ponders the growth of power of the federal government and how it relates to the current issues regarding pythons and boas.

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Republicans, Democrats and Reptiles

December 17, 2009 By 10 Comments
Democrats Lead HR2811 and S373

The assault on the rights of pet owners is a decidedly partisan issue. Reptile owners who vote Democrat and electing the people who will ultimately take away their right to own the reptile of their choosing.

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A Ream of Paper, a Photograph, a Child and a Tanned Snake Skin

December 6, 2009 By 2 Comments

The proposed python ban. It has facts and it has fallacy. In a world of snapshots and sound bites the facts struggle to get any attention.

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Oh, Sinister Python, How Lazy You Are

November 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This is a video of a large burmese python living with a family with small children. Despite being characterized by the media as a danger to people, the reality is that large constrictors do not view people as prey and are typically very docile creatures.

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An Open Letter to Dog Owners

November 9, 2009 By 2 Comments

An open letter to dog and cat owners as well as any other pet owner out there who is concerned about their right to responsible own animals of their choosing.

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Python Rope A Dope

July 27, 2009 By
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The reptile community is being tricked into supporting a python ban by clever wording of HR2811 and S373.

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Python Polarization

July 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The media and a tiny handful of government officials continue to advocate a python ban when they are not informed enough to have an opinion that is based on anything other than misinformation and fear.

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Oh Yes We Can Prevent a Big 5 Ban

June 5, 2009 By 6 Comments

There may soon be a ban on large constrictors. Proactive action by the reptile community may be able to stop it. Here is a proposed solution.

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Python Fear Mongering – USGS Tops the List

June 3, 2009 By 12 Comments

USGS Spreads False Information About Burmese Python Viability In the United States. The USGS released a report showing the possible spread of Burmese Pythons into the United States. This report is inaccurate and deceptive.

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