Boa Constrictor

If you know someone who uses crack cocaine a lot is there somewhere you can report this certified welder so he would lose his certification as a welder and have to be tested for drugs all the time in the future.?

I am looking for the Welding shop that has a welder named Randy Zinitelli working for them lost the contact information.

Reptiles and more reptiles.

BC Reptile Club Fall Show and Sale

You are Attending · Public Event

Time Saturday, October 30 at 10:00am - October 31 at 4:00pm

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Location Abbotsford Exhibition Grounds - Cadet Building

32470 Haida Drive

Abbotsford, BC

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More Info The BC Reptile Club is proud to present their fall Show and Sale!

Come join us for a weekend of Halloween fun.

October 30th and 31st at the Abbotsford Exhibition Grounds.

There will be more then 25 vendors with all sorts of animals and goodies.

Snakes, Lizards, Arachnids, Insects, and more.

Food, supplies and even some people goodies.

Come fill your belly with some awesome snacks from Annie at concession.

Vote for your favourite decorated table, and dress up to share your holiday spirit.

Saturday October 30th 10am-5pm

Sunday October 31st 10am-4pm

Admission:

Adults $4

Children $2

Kids 5 and under FREE

Family Pass for 2 adults and up to 3 children only $10

32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, B.C.

Cadet Building

Free Parking

For more information visit www.bcreptileclub.com

Does this section of a bill give the government the right to ban animals without proof of a danger to people. ???

Controlled alien species

6.4 If the minister considers that a non-native species described in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of "species" poses a risk to the health or safety of any person or poses a risk to property, wildlife or wildlife habitat, the minister may make regulations designating the species as a controlled alien species.

Regulation of controlled alien species

6.5 (1) The minister may, by regulation, regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to the following:

(a) the possession of a species individual of a controlled alien species;

(b) the breeding of controlled alien species;

(c) the release of a species individual of a controlled alien species;

(d) trafficking in species individuals of a controlled alien species;

(e) the shipping or transporting in British Columbia of, or the engaging of another person to ship or transport in British Columbia, a species individual of a controlled alien species.

(2) In making regulations under subsection (1), the minister may do one or more of the following:

(a) define classes of controlled alien species;

(b) make different regulations for different controlled alien species or classes of controlled alien species;

(c) delegate a matter to a person;

(d) confer a discretion on a person.

Well the new alien species list of what is now illegal to own or breed in BC canada is out http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlifeactreview/cas/...

Call:Penny Lloyd to complain 250-356-0830

E-mail penny.lloyd@gov.bc.ca

Senator Bill Nelson of Florida has Proposed a FEDERAL BAN on ALL Pythons. S373 is a Very Simple Bill that calls for no Appropriations (funding). That makes it Dangerous because it would be so easy to pass without any real consideration. We must take Action NOW to try and STOP this Bill from passing as written.

What it is:

S373 is a Federal Ban that would effect ALL pythons in EVERY State.

This Bill is an effort to bypass the established process of 'Rule Change' to the Injurious Wildlife List of the Lacey Act that was initiated by the South Florida Water Management District last year. This process is moving into it's second year and is ongoing. USARK warned last April at the 'Herp Summit' in Chicago that a political move was afoot to go around the normal 'Rule Change' process. Although ridiculed by some as "Not Possible", S373 proves that prediction true.

This is an issue regarding Burmese Pythons living feral in South Florida. No other species. No where else. Other pythons have nothing to do with feral populations of Burmese Pythons in South Florida.

S373 has been moved into the Water & Wildlife Sub- Committee. It will be heard there and if given a favorable rating move back to the full Environment & Public Works Committee. (see contact info below)

What it isn't:

This is NOT HR669 the other Federal Bill that we have been campaigning against.

There is NO Scientific Evidence to support the premise that passing S373 will have any impact whatsoever on the Burmese Python situation that is confined to the Southern tip of Florida.

There is absolutely NO Evidence of any kind to support that this is a problem anywhere outside of South Florida.

What USARK is doing:

USARK is working with Scientists on the ground in South Florida and throughout the SE to understand the real dynamics of what has occurred with the Burmese Python. Not the hype but the Hard Facts. During their annual conference South Eastern Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (SE PARC) established an Invasive Species Task Force to look into these questions. ALL of the Best Minds on the Subject from all the top universities and government agencies were on hand. Dr. Warren Booth, PhD Invasive Species Biologist & Andrew Wyatt, both of USARK, played a leadership role in the formation of the Task Force.

Shawn Heflick is leading USARK's participation in a PBS Documentary arranged by Tom Crutchfield/ Shawn Heflick and Hosted by Nigel Marven to publicize the truth behind the Burmese Python & other potential Invasive Herps in South Florida.

USARK is not only working chest deep in the Everglades, but we are actively working to influence key personnel in the US House and Senate, as well as the National Park Service and the US Fish & Wildlife Service. From the Everglades to Washington DC we are working hard on behalf of our community and industry to assure that if any legislation is passed, it will be fair and in the best interests of the Herp Community. We have No other conflicting allegiances.

USARK has introduced State Legislation including Non- Release & Escape Prevention provisions providing safety measures at the State level.

What Can You Do Today to STOP S373?

Join USARK's Reptile Nation!There is Strength in Numbers... Protect Your Rights!

Call, write, email & fax the Sponsor and the Sub-Committee for S373. (contact info & sample letter below)

Be Polite & Professional. If you can't do this don't bother because it will damage our efforts.

***Forward this to everyone on your email list, post it on every forum/ social networking site.

When you have finished with the steps above, send an email to senate373@yahoo.com with 'No on S373' in the Subject Line so that USARK can track the number of responses.

Sample Letter (cut & paste):

Subject: NO on S373

I oppose S373 as written. The Burmese Python issue is a South Florida issue not a National one. There is No credible evidence to show that these animals can exist north of Lake Okeechobee. Many different species of Pythons have been imported into the US over the last 50 years. The only pythons that have been established have been Burmese Pythons, but only in South Florida; no where else. No evidence exists anywhere to suggest that Banning all Pythons will have any positive impact on the effected area in the southern tip of Florida.

Banning all pythons nationwide would have a devastating effect on an already troubled economy. It would destroy thousands of hardworking American families and small businesses. Not just the breeders and dealers but hobbyists, dry goods, equipment manufacturers, food providers, shippers, trade shows, hotels and restaurants. To overlook the crushing blow this would have to an entire segment of the economy is irresponsible.

(add what S373 would mean to you and your family)

Sincerely,

(signature line)

Contacts:

Senator Bill Nelson

716 Senate Hart Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202-224-5274

Fax: 202-228-2183

http://billnelson.senate/

Is it okay to heat things up with non-CSA approved heating equipment.

do you have to have an electrician hook up electrical equipment in a retail store when you use NON-CSA approved electric heat tape. something called Flexwatt

has anyone been to or shop at Reptile Mania in Lethbridge Alberta ?

I sell them snakes and they seem to like to pay with NSF checks they are a ripoff.

I posted earlier about regs on hots (http://constrictors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20... and just got off the phone with the fish and wildlife director for bc and have some bad news. As of spring of '09 there will be a bit of a ban on reptiles, they are planning to ban all lizards over 2 feet and all snakes over 3 meters (not actual length but the length the species MAY obtain) Current owners will be allowed to keep there animals for the animals life but not allowed to breed or purchase more. The really disturbing fact that I learned from talking to him is what they consider some of the top lengths of species, retics as he put grow to 30 feet so there definatly going to be on, as well as burm that he say will grow to 25 feet, as well as BCI, which he has as growing to 15-18 feet. This will deifneatly be a sad day when this happens. for anyone wanting more info I hope it is ok to include this here:

Chris Hamilton

Manager, Wildlife Act and Regulatory Change

Fish and Wildlife Branch

Ministry of Environment

PO Box 9398 Stn Prov Gov

Victoria, BC V8W 9M9

Phone 250.356.0830

Cel 250.213.9032

chris.hamilton@.gov.bc.ca

www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlifeactreview/

the government bill" H R 6311 " there is a link to this bill on www.kingsnake.com on the left side of the screen.