Category Archives: Reptile News

USGS Denies Due Process to Reptile Industry

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Larry

WILMINGTON, N.C., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On April 15th, the U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) received a response from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to a long standing appeal and Request for Correction under the Information Quality Act … Continue reading →

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Reptile Industry Calls for Congressional Oversight on US Fish & Wildlife Service

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Larry

On 30 March 2011, US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) transmitted a Final Rule to the White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) for review. If adopted, this rule would add nine constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife List … Continue reading →

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No pythons captured during six-week hunt

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Larry

More evidence that a bitter winter took a big bite out of Burmese pythons and other exotic invaders: Florida wildlife managers ended a six-week hunt on state lands bordering the Everglades without a single snake captured.

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Proof Florida Burmese Not The Fault of Lazy Pet Owners!

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Larry

Here is a post made by Harlin Wall from WALL TO WALL REPTILES explaining how the Burmese Python was introduced into the Florida Everglades. The media, extremist groups, and others put blame on irresponsible pet owners. Too bad they don’t report the facts! Continue reading →

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In Response to the Recent HSUS Email Campaign

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Larry

Mike Lynch from Boa Tails makes an excellent response to the recent HSUS email campaign. It is long, but a worthwhile read. Mike does a nice job explaining and rebutting statements made by HSUS: I haven’t made any updates to … Continue reading →

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Everglades python deaths fuel debate over snake-control plans

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Larry

Their high death toll in the Everglades from cold weather is fueling a debate over how to control the threat of the Burmese python. Continue reading →

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