Mar 18, 2014
NARBC in Tinley Park was another great show. The room was filled with vendors from across the country and loads of incredible animals. Friday night saw the first “ArchnoGathering,” placing the invertebrate side of our community in the spotlight. This event...
Mar 12, 2014
NRAAC Law Symposium Many influential organizations, government agencies, businesses, scientists, veterinarians and herpers gathered last weekend in Washington, D.C. They all met at the National Reptile and Amphibian Advisory Council’s (NRAAC) second Reptile and...
Mar 10, 2014
USARK Federal Lawsuit Update Last week, USARK responded forcefully to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) motion to dismiss our complaint challenging the legality of FWS’ listing of the Burmese, Northern African, and Southern African pythons and yellow anaconda...
Mar 10, 2014
Where: New York State Status: S6903 hearing scheduled for 5/13/14. What: A9004, sponsored by Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, prohibits contact with “wild animals” (listed below) and was sent to the Committee on Environmental Conservation. S6903, sponsored...
Mar 4, 2014
West Virginia Action Alert/Update House Bill 4393 has been passed by committees in the House and the Senate. West Virginia residents must contact Governor Tomblin’s office now and continue to contact legislators. Governor Tomblin vetoed the Dangerous Wild...
Mar 2, 2014
Where: Kansas State What: House Bill 2737 was introduced 2/24/14 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. The bill amends the current law from 2006 regarding “Dangerous regulated animals” and will prohibit the following: all...
