This is something new in the Herp World. I have read the policy and submitted my oppinion. I think we should all participate in this to help with keeping our passions and love for these animals around for many more years.

This act would make it hard for breeders to sell their snakes across interstate borders. If this was to happen, you can say goodby to the supplies you need for your pets, food, cageing, substrate, anything that has to do with Boa's and Pythons. Help us help you!

This is what they have to ask.

This notice of inquiry solicits biological, economic, or other data
on adding species in the Python, Boa and Eunectes genera to the list of
injurious wildlife. This information, along with other sources of data,
will be used to determine if these species are a threat, or potential
threat, to those interests of the United States.

You may submit your comments and materials concerning this notice
of inquiry by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. We
will not accept comments sent by e-mail or fax or to an address not
listed in the ADDRESSES section. We will not accept anonymous comments;
your comment must include your first and last name, city, State,
country, and postal (zip) code. Finally, we will not consider hand-
delivered comments that we do not receive, or mailed comments that are
not postmarked, by the date specified in the DATES section.
We will post your entire comment--including your personal
identifying information--on http://www.regulations.gov. If you provide
personal identifying information in addition to the required items
specified in the previous paragraph, such as your street address, phone
number, or e-mail address, you may request at the top of your document
that we withhold this information from public review. However, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting
documentation we used in preparing this notice of inquiry, will be
available for public inspection on http://www.regulations.gov, or by
appointment, during normal business hours, at the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.
We are soliciting public comments and supporting data to gain
additional information and specifically seek comment on the following
questions:

1. What regulations does your State have pertaining to the use,
transport, or production of Python, Boa and Eunectes genera?

2. How many species in the Python, Boa and Eunectes genera are
currently in production for wholesale or retail sale, and in how many
and which States?

3. How many businesses sell Python, Boa or Eunectes species?

4. How many businesses breed Python, Boa or Eunectes species?

5. What are the annual sales for Python, Boa or Eunectes species?

6. Please provide the number of Python, Boa or Eunectes species,
if any, permitted within each State.

7. What would it cost to eradicate Python, Boa or Eunectes
individuals or populations, or similar species, if found?

8. What are the costs of implementing propagation, recovery, and
restoration programs for native species that are affected by Python,
Boa or Eunectes species, or similar snake species?

9. What State-listed species would be impacted by the introduction
of Python, Boa or Eunectes species?

10. What species have been impacted, and how, by Python, Boa or
Eunectes species?

Dated: January 11, 2008.
Lyle Laverty,
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. E8-1770 Filed 1-30-08; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310-55-P


If you would like to visit the site and read more the site address is:
www.fws.gov/policy/library/E8-1770.html
Make yourself heard!

Eric Rovegno