Mr.Constrictors

16/09/2022

Fresh and clean!

08/09/2022

14/08/2022

We got babies!! New clutch of albinos crawling out!

04/08/2022

Ella says she's ready to lay, I'll take her word for it!

04/08/2022

Huge shout out to the big homie Garik .official . GG2217 Wameniak. You'll be seeing alot of this one guys!

04/08/2022

#4 in the incubator. Popped out 6 ones super tiny and discolored but has small veins and is shaped perfect. I think I'll just toss it in the incubator also.
in July lol

14/07/2022

Out the egg waiting to shed!!
Clutch number 1 banana het pied x mocha

12/07/2022

Yessssir!!!

12/07/2022

Pip day for these lil guys!

07/07/2022

Specter Gravels 👻

11/03/2022

Anyone dabbling in any trojan projects? If so, Dm me. I'd love to chat!
 

02/03/2022

A few locks I've had in the last few days 😍

15/04/2021

what the hemi hits that spot.🤣

19/03/2021

19/03/2021

This GA weather has them in the mood!

10/03/2021

3 out of 3 locked!

08/03/2021

Maui Mowie looking stunning as always !

26/02/2021

ALERT: Texas
Read below or at https://usark.org/2021-tx/

NOTE: This is a bill that just updates what is already regulated and has been for years! Please read the post! We posted this alert to inform but you cannot be informed if you cannot take the time to read this short post.

Texas House Bill 2326 (HB2326) and Senate bill 840 (SB840) update the taxonomic nomenclature for the already regulated Burmese python. Note the next paragraph for the explanation. It adds any hybrid of the listed species. The new law will be effective on September 21, 2021, if the bill passes. The bill would allow for the penalty of a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor for a second offense. Lastly, the current law is amended and makes it illegal to release any nonindigenous snake, not just the species listed. No keeper should ever release any species of non-native animal into the wild!

This is being done as an update to the regulation under the Texas Park and Wildlife Commission for the taxonomic classification of this species. The current law includes Python molurus. This species previously included both the Indian python and the Burmese python as they were subspecies of Python molurus. They have been elevated to full species. So, Burmese pythons were originally included and TP&W is just updating the regulation to match the scientific classification.

Below is the list of species included in the regulation that requires a TP&W permit. There are two permits available: one for possession and one for commercial business This is already law! The bill just adds the Burmese python to the list:

(a) The commission by rule shall establish permits that allow permit holders to possess or transport in this state a live nonindigenous:
(1) venomous snake; or
(2) constrictor that is one of the following:
(A) African rock python, Python sebae;
(B) Asiatic rock python, Python molurus;
(C) Burmese python, Python bivittatus;
(D) green anaconda, Eunectes murinus;
(E) reticulated python, Python reticulatus; or
(F) southern African python, Python natalensis.

The bill also adds this text:

(c) If it is shown at the trial of the defendant for a violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter that the defendant has engaged in a commercial activity without holding a required permit and the defendant has been previously convicted of a violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter, on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

Find full bill details at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB2326.

If you are unaware of the current law, you can find all of the information at https://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/business/permits/nonindigenous_snakes/index.phtml.

25/02/2021

UPDATE:

Read below or at https://www.usarkfl.org/rulemaking-update-3.

FWC has finally posted the meeting link for the Commission Meeting. We have full details on how this will work below:

1. Click this link to join the virtual meeting tomorrow via Adobe Connect: https://fwc.adobeconnect.com/_a811067963/fwc-2021febcm/

2. Enter your name and then click "Enter Room."

3. Now you will be watching the live meeting.

4. The meeting starts at 9:00 AM EST. There will be some formalities and awards. Our topic should be discussed around 9:45.

5. After FWC staff gives its presentation (posted athttps://myfwc.com/media/25977/5a-presentation-reptilerules.pdf if you want to view it now), a phone number and code will appear on the screen.

6. Calling that number and code gets you entered into the queue to speak (this is audio-only for callers, no video for callers).

7. You can continue watching the meeting and will be able to hear testimony from others.

8. When it is your turn to speak, you will hear a tone from your phone and that means you have the floor to speak.

9. State your name, Florida city, give a quick thanks to the Commissioners, and then tell the Commissioners what you would like to say. Remember to be civil and professional.

10. If you are unsure what to say, it can be as simple as this (but make it your own version). "I am a reptile keeper who will be negatively impacted by this proposal. I oppose the draft rules and ask the Commissioners to table this proposal and direct staff to conduct a TAG dedicated to creating sensible regulations for these species."

11. Please review what is happening at this link before the meeting if you have not yet read it: https://www.usarkfl.org/rulemaking-update-2

tegu photo by Ashlea Berryman

23/02/2021

USARK Newsletter 2/22/21
ALERTS & UPDATES: IL, FL, SC, OR, NY, federal
Read below or at https://mailchi.mp/usark/2021_alerts5

ALERT: Florida FWC Commission Meeting Species Ban

More details at https://www.usarkfl.org/rulemaking-update-2.

FWC has posted the agenda for the next Commission meeting on February 25-26. This will be another virtual meeting. The listing of 16 species of non-native reptiles (tegus, green iguanas, current Conditional reptile species including reticulated pythons and others) as Prohibited Species is first on the agenda (after the usual formalities) for Thursday, February 25.

Herpetoculturists can oppose the ban during the comment period following Staff's presentation. We need LOTS of h**petoculturists to be on the line. This goes beyond the 16 species to be banned. We need a strong showing or we will likely be facing broad bans affecting many more keepers and breeders.

Stand up now! USARK FL will be posting updates and details on its page and website: https://www.facebook.com/usarkfl and https://www.usarkfl.org/

FWC has now posted its draft rules, presentation, and summary memo on the agenda.
See the #5 on the agenda for draft rules at https://myfwc.com/about/commission/commission-meetings/february-2021/.

FWC has yet to post the link to the virtual meeting (at the time of distribution of this newsletter at noon EST on 2/22), so please check the USARK and UARK FL social media pages for updates. The link should eventually be posted by FWC on their agenda page at the link just above.

ALERT: Illinois Animal Program Ban

Illinois House Bill 3889 (HB3889) is a broad-sweeping ban on “traveling animal acts” which would include educational animal outreach and other programs which include any species not native to the United States. Animal rights and pseudo-animal welfare groups will again feed the legislators false propaganda and misinformation, so we must do our job to educate legislators properly. This bill amends the current law that forbids using elephants in such acts.

This goes far beyond animal outreach and educational programs to include bans at 4-H, county, and state fairs, along with other traditional animal exhibitions of common livestock species. Please see the links below for full details.

Very basic summary:

1. Ban on any animal species non-native to the U.S. being transported and then viewed by any audience;
2. the only exemption applies to programs in which the animal is not transported at a “non-mobile, permanent institution, or other facility;”
3. violation penalty is up to a year in jail and $2,500 fine (Class A misdemeanor);
4. This bill amends the current law (720 ILCS 5/48-11) which only applies to elephants but would include ALL non-native species and those of a “foreign character” if it passes.

Website Alert with more details: https://usark.org/2021-il/

Facebook Alert Post: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/a.3619186941496566/3709131312502128/

ALERT: New York State Animal Shipment Ban

New York Assembly Bill 4611 (A04611) has broad sweeping negative impacts on many animal interest groups including farmers, bird breeders, reptile keepers, mammal breeders, pet stores, and more. This bill seeks to ban the shipping of all mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. This includes shipments into and from the state (both import and export). Per the bill, shipping via any “mail carrier” will be banned which includes not only USPS but also the commonly utilized overnight services from major carriers such as FedEx and UPS.

A04611 was assigned to the Assembly Agriculture Committee. Fines can be $1,000 per violation. Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced the bill and she sits on the assigned Agriculture Committee. The Committee members must be made aware of the broad sweeping repercussions of this bill and informed of the many shipping regulations, restrictions, and safeguards already in place.

Website Alert with more details: https://usark.org/alert-2021-ny/

Facebook Alert Post: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/a.398227663592526/3671097862972140/

ALERT: South Carolina tegu ban

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/2021-sc-tegu.

UPDATE from 2/18/21: The SCDNR Board just voted in favor of the tegu ban at their Board meeting. This new regulation must still go through the legislature before it would be effective. We will have more details when available.

All details can be found at https://usark.org/2021-sc-tegu.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has proposed a ban on the Argentine black and white tegu. This species would be listed as Restricted Nonnative Wildlife. The regulation will include restrictions on possession, sale, offer for sale, transfer of possession, import, release, reproduction, and escape of designated species and associated permitting. The deadline to comment is January 25. More details at the link above.

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/3623566931058567.

ALERT: Oregon Animal Program ban

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/alert-or-2021/.

UPDATE: HB3008 is assigned to the House Committee On Agriculture and Natural Resources. Please send your comments to Committee members even if you already contacted the sponsor! All contact details are under the Sample Messaging section of the alert at https://usark.org/alert-or-2021/.

Oregon House Bill 3008 (HB3008) has been introduced by Representative Nosse. HB3008 prohibits using certain animals (list at link above and even includes tortoises and small monitors) in traveling animal acts, which will include the educational outreach programs provided by many animal keepers. Essentially, animals could only leave your home for veterinary visits.

Regardless of what species are involved, this bill is unnecessary, redundant, and a waste of Oregon tax dollars. Animal welfare laws are already in place and measures like this bill only punish responsible citizens instead of actually penalizing criminals.

The unintended consequences are many. It is a ban on taking a Greek tortoise into a classroom for an educational program about turtles and tortoises. It is a ban on taking a dwarf monitor lizard into a library or to a Scout troop meeting for an educational show discussing reptiles.

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/a.398227663592526/3634347109980549/.

HR48 “American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act” and the SAVES Act (UPDATED)

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/action-alert-h-r-2603/.

UPDATE 2/9/21: The SAVES Act has been re-introduced this session in both the Senate and House. S276 and HR930 would amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to prohibit the listing of living nonnative species as threatened or endangered species. S276 was introduced by Texas Senator Ted Cruz. HR930 was introduced by Texas Representative Louie Gohmert.

U.S. Representative Biggs (Arizona) has introduced HR48. This is an act to amend the Endangered Species Act to prevent a species that is not native to the United States from being listed as an endangered species or a threatened species, to prohibit certain types of financial assistance, and for other purposes.

HR48 amends the Endangered Species Act by adding this text: “(D) NOT NATIVE SPECIES.—The Secretary may not determine that a species is an endangered species or a threatened species pursuant to section 4 if such species is not native to the United States.”

For many reasons, ESA should not include nonnative species but should focus entirely on native species. America must more efficiently utilize and protect the resources we have. We must tighten the reins and terminate wasteful expenditures of our money and energy. Regarding this issue, that means turning ESA’s focus solely to native species, while collaborating with CITES for nonnative species matters.

The linked webpage at https://usark.org/action-alert-h-r-2603/ provides a historical record of previous bills with the same intent but the messaging remains relevant. We will post an alert specific to HR48 soon.

Federal: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/future-pandemics-act/.

This bill has been introduced again by Representatives Mike Quigley and Fred Upton. This Act has been introduced in both the House and Senate. The Act is reported to “address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.”

Stakeholders and advocacy groups representing affected members, including USARK, have been working to educate Congress about issues revolving around zoonoses (diseases or infections that are naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans) and animals. While animal rights groups flagrantly called for blanket bans on everything associated with animals, including pets, our side worked to educate rather than practice scare tactics...

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/3334231926658737/.

ALERT: New York AB2054

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/2021_ny_ab2054/.

Assembly Bill 2054 was introduced on 1/14/21 and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation. While the bill, as introduced, may not have overreaching consequences for h**petoculture, it is important to be aware and informed.

The bill would provide that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation must create an animal importation ban list by December 31, 2022. Initially, the list would include all bats, rodents, and primates (unless the species is listed as exempt). The Department may include other species if it determines that “prohibiting the importation into the state is necessary to protect public health and safety, native wildlife or fish, or agricultural interests of the state.”

A second portion of the bill covers “live animal markets.” The market definition is “a retail food market where, in the regular course of business, animals are stored alive and sold to consumers for the purpose of human consumption.”

AB2054 will need to be monitored to address possible unjust species listings. For example, banning the importation of all rodents is beyond problematic but there would likely be species exemptions. The same bill was introduced late last session as AB11144.

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/3615810541834206.

Find A Vet

Need a good h**p veterinarian? The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) can help. ARAV provides a free Find-A-Vet service at http://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661.

Photo: boy learning about reptiles (legless lizard shown) via Roaming Reptiles. Programs like this and others would be banned in Illinois and Oregon if the discussed bills pass.

20/02/2021

This is Minion my Banana Enchi Pied , check us out Instagram!

17/02/2021

Someone can't seem to eat enough!

10/02/2021

Hopefully a good start to kick off a double recessive project! Enchi Banana Pied x Pastel Hypo.

04/02/2021

Meet Kaa, the White Platinum Phantom Reticulated Python👻

29/01/2021

Oh, ho, ho, it's magic, you know
Never believe it's not so
It's magic, you know
Never believe it's not so…

28/01/2021

Shooter Mcgavin feeling sexy today 🔫, Het Tremper Albino Leopard Gecko 🐆🦎
Check out our Instagram if you have the chance, DopeOutdoorMorphs!

20/01/2021

Fiona , our stunning Boa Imperator 😍🐍💙