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.