Next month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, may be passing the following regulations....
Prospective exotic reptile purchasers and current owners (Burmese, Reticulated, African Rock, Amethystine pythons, Anaconda, and Nile monitor ) will be required to get a state permit and have their animals microchipped. Buyers would also have to fill out a questionnaire describing their knowledge of the species they are getting.
Owners would also get a visit from state officials to verify that the animals are being kept in the proper enclosure.
It's about time!!!
2007-01-28 02:00:28 · 4 answers · asked by gimmenamenow 7 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
nikipowpezz.... I've got the perfect solution to the growing monitor lizard problem here in florida, but not too many people other than me like it.... it's called a .22. There's no catching the accursed things, it's like catching a snake, a cat, and an alligator all at once.... they'll get you one way or another.
It's just a step in the right direction if done correctly, and I know that some of the more... shall we say docile exotics are going to be left out of it, ball pythons aren't included for one. I know it won't solve all our problems, but at least they're not saying (yet) that you can't have any exotic species period. Just gotta know what you're getting into. HURRAH!!!
2007-01-28 09:35:30 · update #1
Im iffy on it to be honest i know what you are saying but i have met wildlife officers who insisted the care given was not correct yet when shown 100 web sites and 20 books who all agree on care needed they just go Oh sorry
ARe you kidding florida is so not like the nile remember the last time it snowed on the nile wtf maybe just maybe we could have common sense instead of shooting the monitors why not shoot people as its thier fault they are letting em loose
2007-01-28 02:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by fukawthoridy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in NJ and I think this is a great idea and should not just be limited to reptiles or to Florida. I think it would limit the number of missing pets and also discourage people from dumping domesticated animals in the wild where they often can not fend for themselves and if they are a species that can fend for themselves it upsets the whole ecological balance in that area when these animals then start to take over and kill off the natural fauna.
On a similar note a shoe manufacturer is coming out with shoes that have a GPS microchip in them in case of abduction or someone getting lost. I think these shoes should be worn by all kids and elderly people who may get lost. Who knows maybe they will start putting the GPS chip in collars for pets.
2007-01-28 04:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dale d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its a great idea! I live in SW Florida and in my city there is actually a problem with Nile Monitors. It's thought that there have been some bought as pets, owners couldn't handle them and let them loose. Problem is the habitat here with all the canals and warmth is like their native environment. They have been thriving. Their population is estimated to be in the 1000's. They are killing off/feeding on natural species and causing problems with ecosystem balance.
2007-01-28 07:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by nikipowpezz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think this should be done with all animals. Maybe that would weed out all the irresponsible owners that dump their animals in shelters.
2007-01-28 02:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋