I have to disagree, I believe it is about education not how many there are out there.Laura said:i think a lot less would die in private hands if the rule was enforced!!
Madkins007 said:Let's clarify a few points...
1. The 'education/display' exception ALSO states "other than use as pets". If they have you sign something saying that it is for display, they are having you commit perjury- an even bigger crime. One major on-line retailer uses this dodge.
2. The law is all about the COMMERICAL sale- not between friends, breeders, etc. not primarily doing it as a business.
3. The law does indeed apply to ALL chelonians.
4. No one really enforces the law on a regular store-by-store level, it is up to people to report violators to the FDA.
5. Most small pet shops either don't know the law, or know it perfectly and know they have almost no chance of getting caught.
6. Most of these little torts are not coming from legit breeders or suppliers, they are usually coming from local breeders (probably hobbyists) or expos, etc. since a legit supplier will not sell under 4" to standard retail outlets.