Re: Herps you don't think should be kept as pets?
I think that people should be allowed to own the pet they want, but there should be some sort of licencing system to help weed out the irresponsible individuals.
There should be a educational course that everyone has to take before obtaining a licence to own a venomous or giant reptile (ie green anaconda, American alligator).
There should also be regulations, especially for venomous snakes, that ensure that enclosures are secure and the animals cannot escape and endanger others.
Instead of banning ownership of the animals altogether, I wish the government would have the initiative to implement something like what I have described.
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