U.S. Geological Survey Wants to Ban Exotic Snake Sales
It looks like things are being put into motion that could eventually lead to making exotic snake sales illegal. A U.S. Geological Survey just released a report stating that exotic snakes pose a serious risk to natural wildlife. The study specifically mentioned Burmese pythons, boa constrictors, yellow anacondas, reticulated pythons, and others. Their belief is that these snakes are a risk to the wildlife in national parks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to declare these snakes as “injurious species.” This would in turn prohibit imports and cross-state sales. I know I am not alone as an advocate for snakes who feel that banning the sale of these wonderful snakes will cause many snake owners to buy and sell them them illegally or release them into the wild.
