Something interesting I found out...

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana Forum ]

Posted by Axe on November 28, 2001 at 21:05:39:

Well, I was just wandering around several websites detailing the laws regarding the keeping, sale, etc.. of reptiles in Florida, and I spotted this one. Which some of you may want to pass on to others, given the amount of Iguanas that get released into the wild here...

Escape of Release of Non-native Wildlife

Because of Florida's semi-tropical climate and suitable water, the state is very vulnerable to the colonization of exotic species. Most any species that is native to South America, Africa, or Asia can survive in the wilds of Florida. Because of the many exotic aquatic and land plants already established, many times a non-native species has a very easy time adapting. Florida has over 80 species of exotics (including fish, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians) established and further "homesteading" of non-native wildlife presents a real threat to our resources. Some parrots and other exitoc birds compete with our native birds for food and nesting space. Many exotic fish can prey on or provide keen competition to native bass and bream. Exotic mammals, such as monkeys, eat native birds/eggs and are a desease hazard to humans. Some exotics if established, such as venomous reptiles or large lizards, coulr present a real hazard to human safety as well as fish and wildlife.

This is called "biological pollution" and Florida Statute 372.265 makes it a crime to purposefully release any non-native species into the wild. Commission regulations state it is illegal to "negligently" allow the escape of captive wildlife, or non-native fish. Please encourage exotic pet owners to ensure their charges are securely caged at all times.

So, there ya go... just something I spotted, on floridaconservation.org (link below)and is worth a good read (the above was in the one about Pet Shop regulations).

Florida Wilflife Permits & Regulations

Follow Ups:

I am not surprised. VA has that law also..... Samcin 11/29/01 (2)
- Well new york has a very bad law on the books awaiting more research....... Tom Snyder 11/30/01 (1)
  - OH...samcin you posted that below...haha...sorry n/p Tom Snyder 11/30/01 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: Well, I was just wandering around several websites detailing the laws regarding the keeping, sale, etc.. of reptiles in Florida, and I spotted this one. Which some of you may want to pass on to others, given the amount of Iguanas that get released into the wild here... : Escape of Release of Non-native Wildlife : Because of Florida's semi-tropical climate and suitable water, the state is very vulnerable to the colonization of exotic species. Most any species that is native to South America, Africa, or Asia can survive in the wilds of Florida. Because of the many exotic aquatic and land plants already established, many times a non-native species has a very easy time adapting. Florida has over 80 species of exotics (including fish, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians) established and further "homesteading" of non-native wildlife presents a real threat to our resources. Some parrots and other exitoc birds compete with our native birds for food and nesting space. Many exotic fish can prey on or provide keen competition to native bass and bream. Exotic mammals, such as monkeys, eat native birds/eggs and are a desease hazard to humans. Some exotics if established, such as venomous reptiles or large lizards, coulr present a real hazard to human safety as well as fish and wildlife. : This is called "biological pollution" and Florida Statute 372.265 makes it a crime to purposefully release any non-native species into the wild. Commission regulations state it is illegal to "negligently" allow the escape of captive wildlife, or non-native fish. Please encourage exotic pet owners to ensure their charges are securely caged at all times. : So, there ya go... just something I spotted, on floridaconservation.org (link below)and is worth a good read (the above was in the one about Pet Shop regulations).

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana Forum ]