To amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera... | |
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal.
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Dec 6, 2009 9:43 PM - According to the new submission they want to add boa constrictor to the list. Are they referring to the red tail boa or all boas? -
Read Answers Jan 14, 2010 4:11 PM - Many private captive boidae and pythonidae breeders rely on interstate selling and shipping in order to make their living. If this bill passes, does it not seem like it would drive many of these breeders out of business, or force them to work with animals not addressed by the bill or those that do not interest them? -
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Animal Welfare Institute Born Free USA Defenders of Wildlife great lakes united Humane Society Legislative Fund Humane Society of the United States natural areas association natural environmental coalition on invasive species Natural Resources Defense Council Sierra Club south florida water management district the nature conservancy Union of Concerned Scientists united states fish and wildlife service | California Reptile and Invertebrate Society Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) pethobbyist.com Responsible Exotic Animal Ownership united states association of reptile keepers |
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