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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.

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/

USARK Hires GES for Economic Survey

izzy — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:51:00 +0000

Georgetown Economic Services (GES) has been hired by the Unites States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) to do the first comprehensive economic assessment ever done on the Herp Industry. This is very important because to date the economic data that has been portrayed by US Fish & Wildlife Service and Animal Rights advocates have been fundamentally flawed and a gross underestimate. This is a chance to “Set The Record Straight”. It will continue to be a vital tool in establishing the Herp Industry as a real and independent industry with real power as an economic engine. The trade in high quality reptiles must be demonstrated to be the valuable piece of the American economy that it is.

To view the entire press release from USARK or to take a quick survey to help in the study visit the Political News Page.

USARK Kill S.373 Letter Writing Campaign

izzy — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:54:41 +0000

USARK is launching a massive letter writing campaign. This campaign is aimed at senate bill S.373 (if you don’t know about this bill it is explained in detail on the Political News Page). USARK is calling everyone to write letters to their senators telling them to oppose this bill. USARK has set up the site Kill-S373.com. On this site the have sample letters, an instructional video, and information on what you can do to help.

The reptile industry needs your help this is a very serious threat to the industry and needs to be killed.

More complete information will be posted on the Political News Page which is now up and running.

Good News on HR2811!

izzy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:33:18 +0000

While the bill passed through the full committee it has been amended. Now instead of baning the breeding and trading of all species in the Python genera it is now limited to only two species, the Burmese Python (Python molurus bivattatus) and the African Rock Python (Python sebae). If this bill were to pass as is it would ban the import, export, and interstate trading of these two species. USARK and PIJAC are going to try and work out and amendment that would only ban the importing of these species and still allow commercial trade of captive breed snakes.

USARK says this is a huge victory for the reptile community and they would like to thank everyone who help make this happen.

PIJAC though warns that this could still be trouble as it may lead to more bills similar to this one being passed.

HR669 is defeated!!

izzy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:46:34 +0000

That is right with nearly 50,000 letters, many more emails, and thousands of phone calls from people in the reptile community the bill has been thrown out by the subcommittee!This is Great News!! If you sent letters, emails, or called I would like to thank you on behalf of the reptile community and other pet owners. While they can still rewrite the bill if they do U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers (US ARK) and other important groups will have some say into what happens.

No HR669 — Urgent News!!

izzy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:45:34 +0000

If you haven’t heard about HR669 then you must live in a cave, but here’s the deal it is a bill in congress that if passed will virtually shut down the pet industry. The bill is seeking to prevent the breeding, selling, and transporting of any non-native animals. This means that you can no longer buy or breed virtually any kind of reptiles, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, most fish (including harmless little beta fish). The government is seeking to prevent the introduction of any species that would become invasive. In my opinion dogs and cats are more invasive then any of the animals that would be included in this bill. Dogs and cats and other commonly domesticated animals are to be blamed for the extinction of many species around the world, don’t get me wrong I am a fan of dogs and cats but banning them along with other pets would in my opinion be absolutely ridiculous. I encourage you to follow the link below to find out what you can do to stop this bill and check out the page I have put together for you to learn more about this bill.

Visit this site to find out what you can do to help.
www.nohr669.com