Pin-Up Pythons

More info about the update to the LACEY act. I know when these laws go around most don’t worry because it’s usually just targeting those of us who keep reptiles. This impacts ANYTHING that isn’t a dog or cat. Imagine not being able to move out of state with your pet bird, ferret, or tortoise. Imagine needing veterinary care and the closest vet is across state lines…. And not to mention this will kill the pet trade business and put so many small business owners out of business! I had to explain to Sam that this would mean we couldn’t get frogs this year, and she said “but the local Reptilian Exotics store has frogs.” Yes, and where do you think THEY get them?? Breeders out of state. Aquarium hobbyists will be out of luck.

PLEASE contact your senators!!! The usark.org page has links to help out along with verbiage/talking points. Or you can donate to usark to help their legal team protect our rights as pet owners!

In addition to our multiple snakes and our tortoises, we have a couple of Fowler’s toads. I want to get into frogs as well this Spring and try doing some bioactives for our amphibian friends…so that will be fun! 🐸