Post photos of your snake bites!

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

it's about what a thread like the one you originally had in mind would reflect on our hobby.It's about whether or not law makers could latch onto this to further their anti-exotics agenda, or parents just thinking they're dangerous monsters. I do think that precautions should be taken to minimize bites, however, where possible.



+1

Just saw this being passed around FB and thought it was relevant to this post

Just a reminder for NY herpers...I've seen quite a few photos of small children holding herps...

The New York DEC passed a law that it is a felony for the owner of a reptile or exotic pet if someone gets bitten/injured by said animal. This law can be interpreted as the owner and your children if it is (manditorily) reported by your physician, school nurse, teacher the kid tells the story to....even if the animal is the child's own pet, parents are the supervisory adults. This felony charge includes jail time...so be careful, and be careful of what photos and stories you post.

The species doesn't matter...under the law there is no difference in danger between a baby ball python, beardie, leopard gecko, or a 12 foot 60 lb burmese python. Your state government is run by total morons {SURPRISE!}.

Now that DEC has officially labelled reptiles 'dangerous animals', these will also be things that CPS will look for in the home to determine safety of a child in the home.
Cage locks, separate locked room won't matter to them.