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20/20 Report on Animal Thefts by SPCA's
An investigative report on animal thefts by various local SPCA's that reveal government collusion and corruption, and the politics of legalized theft. This is why you should not let any public officials on your property without a warrant and why you should not answer questions or talk to them without an attorney present, except to say "GET OFF OF MY PROPERTY RIGHT NOW OR I AM CALLING THE SHERIFF AND PRESSING TRESSPASS CHARGES!!!".
2004 CDC Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis Article
Everyone who uses reptiles for public presentations and allows public contact needs to read this article. It makes clear a number of
issues on Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis (RAS) that havent been as well expressed or addressed in previous articles on this subject. This study shows that due to the current high levels of popularity of
reptiles, cases of RAS have reached the same levels comparable to the
turtle associated salmonellosis cases of 3 decades ago before FDA banned
baby turtles (~74,000 Cases/year).
Based on these findings, the article concludes that LEGAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE OF REPTILES ARE WARRANTED to prevent RAS.
This article was published by CDC , so is considered authoratative and will be taken
seriously by state agencies, and legislators. We can expect a new onslaught
of anti-herp/exotics legislation supported by these findings.
I strongly advise
anyone exhibiting reptiles to either prohibit contact or employ preventative measures.
Animal Attack Files
Look at how many of these are reptiles.
Animal Rights Terrorists and Your Government in Collusion
More on legalized animal theft and constitutional rights violations by the Fascist AmeriKKKan Corporocracy.
API Anti-Exotics/Reptiles Page
Similar to PETA's Wildlife Pimps Page. Worth looking at to see where the anti's get their ammo.
Bad Boys! Bad Boys! Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?
Scroll down to the Degenerated Science article on the bottom of the Bushmaster homepage. This is a must-read for anyone who keeps herps.
Cat-Associated Salmonellosis Cases
Scroll down to P. 7 of this 2002 Issue of the WI-DATCP Animal Health News and read about cats making people sick. Do you think this will result in a cat ban?
CDC Guidlines for Managing Public Animal Contact
These guidelines were issued as a result of a recent outbreak of E.coli 0157 uremic syndrome that occurred from a petting zoo at a festival.
CDC Report on Salmonellosis from Pocket Pets
It's official: There are no safe pets. Everthing can kill you. Eating these things probably is what gives your snakes Salmonella.
CDC's Dog-Bite Statistics
With 5 million dog bites in the US annually, of which a dozen result in fatalities, and many more result in permanent disfiguring and disabling injuries, one wonders why politicians bother with exotic pet bans.
This is good ammo.
CDC's Zoonotic Disease Page
Reptiles get a lot of bad press over Salmonellosis, but look at all of the diseases you can get from your dog or cat!
Chicago Herpetological Society
Herpetological societys exist in every state. Because of its proximity to WI,
many WHS members also join CHS and participate in it's activities. This is one
of the largest herpetological organizations in the world, with over 800 members.
It's numerous events and activities offers something for everyone.
Coulee Region Herpetological Society
A new organization in LaCrosse Co. formed in 2004 in response to a proposed exotic pet ban which was defeated primarily due to the efforts of this club.
Dog-Bite Information
Useful info for exotic pet ban hearings
Herpetological Digest
Current topics in Herpetology
Iowa Herpetological Society
This society conducts many good shows and events and its worth the ride.
Madisons Dangerous Dogs
For $110 you can get a city license to own a dog declared dangerous because of a history of attacking people and causing serious bodily injury, but you cant own a snake over 10 feet long, or a Sugar Glider, under any circumstances.
Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Website
Everything you want to know about how to successfully keep and breed herps in captivity and more.
Minnesota Herpetological Society
Same as for CHS, but with lots of good articles on RAS.
National Exotics Owners and Pet Owners Association
Wisconsin-based Animal Owners Rights Organization
Nature Net
A portal to all nature centers and environmental education institutions and resources in the state.
Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS) Alert !
This law, currently in congress, modifies the Federal Animal Welfare Act to regulate home hobby breeders and mandates USDA home inspections. These changes appear to apply only to mammals, but this legal analysis shows how it can be construed to apply to birds and herps as well. Write to your representatives in D.C. and tell them to oppose these bills, and to oppose any bills that mandate microchipping of pets, and tell them to also cut funding for USDA. "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" Edward R. Murrow
Pet Law On-Line Forum
Join this Yahoo EGroup List to keep informed on restrictive pet legislation taking shape everywhere nationwide.
PETA's Exotic Pets Page
This is worth looking at and exploring the links. Its hard to argue about the big cats, bears, etc, but this is where legislators and politicians get the information they use to justify reptile and exotic pet bans. Send for the "Exotic Pet Ban Kit" to find out how they do it.
Pit Bulls: The Whole Story
Dog attack info on this site is not in anyway meant to imply that we dislike dogs or are opposed to their ownership. As this powerful statement shows, the problem is never the animal, its always the owner. Our position is that animal bans unfairly penalize the majority of responsible owners, when it is really the irresponsible owners that should be prosecuted for their crimes, negligence and irresponsibility.
Click on the small arrow under the black square to download the narrated slide show. When the "Loading" bar changes to "Play", click on it.
Property Rights; A Primer
Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis Death from Blood Donation
If you own reptiles and donate blood, inform them. Any septic condition can be passed in donated blood. This case happened to be reptile-associated, but this could happen, and probably already has happened, with any other zoonotic disease from any other type of animal.
One case is not an epidemic.
Smuggled.com
The politics of captive wildlife laws and how they are enforced. Must-read for anyone who keeps herps and other alleged "wildlife".
Timbergreen Farms and Forestry
This forestry and farm business deserves everyones congratulations, support and business for
their generous and reasonable attitudes and treatment of some of Wisconsins most spectacular
and endangered herpetofauna. In case you missed the article about them earlier this year in the WSJ
outdoors page, this link shows that reasonable people can safely live in close proximity to C. horridus.
If you have need of the types of products and services this farm offers, please patronize Timbergreen.
U.W. Stevens Point Herpetology Society
A great site by a great student organization contributing greatly to herpetological research,
education, and conservation. Lots of great links, including one to the DNR's 2000 herp regulations.
WI Bird and Game Breeders Association
For those with broader interests, this is the largest exotics/wildlife organization in the state. They do lots of shows and swaps all over the state. For those with snakes, the swaps are good places to find inexpensive feeders.
WI Captive Wildlife Act (Ch. 169) Health Regs.
WI-DATCP health certification requirements to administer Ch. 169, in effect as of October 2004. Overall this is sound legislation that should get everyones support, and will benefit hobbyists and local breeders by making them more competitive with the commercial pet trade. In a nutshell, this means that ALL animals, including all herps, are required to have a veterinary health certificate before being brought into WI.
WI Captive Wildlife Act (Ch.169)
Scroll Down to Ch. 169 on left side of screen, if necessary.
WI DATCP Health Certification Requirements
Scroll down to ATCP 11 under Animal Health. Herps entering WI from out of state are now included in this and require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from the state of origin.
WI DNR Regulations on Native Reptiles and Amphibians
Current Regulations on the Collection, Possession and Sale of Native WI Herptiles, based on WI Statutes Ch. 169. This is a PDF file so you need Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar software to access. Direct any regulations questions directly to WI DNR Staff Herpetologist Robert Hay at:
Robert.Hay@dnr.state.wi.us
WI Hall of Shame (A)
After at least 4 years these legislators are still managing to play the game of Justice Delayed is Justice Denied, even though they are each charged with as many as up to 20 felonies each, of political graft and bribery. These are the same people that restrict your right to own, breed, and sell animals with their intrusive licensing bills. Some things are hard to swallow. Where are people like Chai Vang when you really need them?
WI Hall of Shame (B)
Examples of the kind of prosecutors we have in our state. Would you want to face these people if you were charged with an animal violation?
WI Pet Legislation Email Group
Join this on-line forum on restrictive state and local pet legislatlion to keep informed and work to prevent anti-pet legislation in the state and in your community
Wisconsin Herpetology Home Page
WHS was formed at the Milwaukee Public Museum in 1973 by MPM staff herpetologists.
MPM remains the center of herpetological research in Wisconsin and this website is a
good way to keep informed on their projects. As a sort of "Homecoming" celebration,
WHS, in conjunction with the Chicago Herpetological Society, convenes to MPM annually
for one weekend in March for MPM's annual "Snake Days", for which WHS and CHS set up
a large (100+ species) live reptile and amphibian display open to the public as a fundraiser
for MPM.
Worst Reptile Choices for Beginners.
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