Izzy's World of Herps

Lethal Ball Python Combonations

izzy — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:29:26 +0000

Kevin McCurley from N.E.R.D and Raphael Martinez from MA Balls discuss and share about genetic combonations in ball pythons that have been proven to be completely unsuccessful or produce deformed or unhealthy snakes.

A great video for ball python breeders to watch so they know what kind of combinations to avoid producing or the risk involved with certain crossings.

Part 1

Part 2

The Python Ban is Moving Forward

izzy — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:21:55 +0000

A new announcement from USARK about the current legislation HR511 that will ban the import and interstate transportation of 9 species of large pythons on boas can be found on the Political News Page.

New Python Ban – H.R. 511

izzy — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:12:33 +0000

A new bill almost identical to the python ban bills (S373 and HR2811) that were introduced last year. You can read more about this new bill on the Political News Page.

Newsletter Starting Back Up!

izzy — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:11:13 +0000

I took a break from the newsletter in December and January. I was busy with my personal life and kinda just plain lazy. The newsletter will be starting back up again in February so keep an eye out. If you haven’t signed up yet there is a box on the right that can change that and if you want to see past issues of the newsletter you can check those out in the Archives.

Political Page Cleaned Up

izzy — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:10:47 +0000

I just cleared all the old news off of the Political News page. All of the information and news that was posted there is no longer relevant for 2011. Currently there is no real news to post but I did share a little bit about what we accomplished last year and what we can expect in the future politically speaking. There are also links to stay connected with and support USARK.

Help USARK Defeat S373 Python Ban Today!

izzy — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:47:29 +0000

It is rumored that S373 ‘The Python Ban’ may be included in a large omnibus Natural Resources Bill during the ‘Lame Duck’ session of Congress from now until the end of the legislative session. This provides the Reptile Nation an opportunity to kill S373 once and for all! Do Not allow powerful special interests to railroad S373 through in the 11th hour. Follow the link below and contact your two US Senators and ask them to oppose S373. USARK needs your help to Kill S373! Please take this opportunity to help win a great victory for the Reptile Nation.

Last Christmas USARK and the Reptile Nation rallied and produced a massive letter writing campaign that derailed S373… even after it passed Committee. Now we must reaffirm with our Senators strong opposition to this ill conceived legislation. If we turn out big numbers we will win again! Now is the opportunity to finish off S373 once and for all! Please spread the word to the four corners of the Reptile Nation. Forward this communiqué to your friends, family, co-workers, social networks and forums. There is Strength in Numbers… Protect Your Rights!

Click here to Defeat S373 ‘The Python Ban’: http://united-states-association-of-reptile-keepers.rallycongress.com/2705/tell-us-senate-to-stop-python-ban/

Newsletter Problems

izzy — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:40:11 +0000

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our newsletter delivery system. It appears that some people are receiving the newsletter while others are not. We are currently trying to fix the problems so that everyone who has subscribe does receive the newsletter if you did not receive the newsletter or you just want to see what the newsletter has in it we have posted copies of all of the past newsletters on the website and you can view them here.

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Izzy’s World of Herps On DRN!

izzy — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:12:34 +0000

Izzy’s World of Herps is featured in the closing lines of Tuesday’s Daily Reptile News with Jason White!

To watch more Daily Reptile News visit www.youtube.com/user/reptile411
or to read all of the Daily Reptile News visit www.foothillherps.com/news

Crackdown on Reptile Smuggling

izzy — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:56:13 +0000

There has been a recent crackdown on reptile and amphibian smuggling around the world. The effort was coordinated by INTERPOL and involved 51 countries on 5 continents. Thousands of animals were seized and over $30 million worth of products were confiscated, many arrests were also made around the world. The two month long operation focused on the illegal trade of endangered reptiles and amphibians such as tortoises and snakes.

In my opinion the public is largely ignorant to this issue and is unaware of how big of a problem it truly is. Reptile smuggling is a multi-million dollar business. Whether they are smuggling live animals or products such as turtle shells it puts a major strain on dwindling wild populations.

If you are looking to learn more about the issue of reptile smuggling I strongly suggest that you read the book The Lizard King by Bryan Christy. The book is based on a true story about reptile smuggling in the US and the worldwide effects it has. The book also talks about how much corruption there is related with reptile smuggling and is a real eyeopener.

If you wish to learn more about reptile smuggling or about the book The Lizard King visit www.thelizardkingbook.com

October Newsletter

izzy — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:34:32 +0000

If you missed the October newsletter and feel horribly left out you can check it out here.

Also I forgot to post the September newsletter on the website and it is now unfrortunatly lost forever. Don’t get mad at me though you’re the one who didn’t subscribe and now you’ve learned your lesson. So head on over to the sidebar → and subscribe so you don’t miss out again.