As you can read here in a New York Times article http://nytimes.com/2011/01/… the government is taking aim at non-native thought-to-be-invasive snakes. What caught my attention were the statements: "At the heart of their arguments[the snake owners] is a critique of the emerging science of invasive species risk assessment <http://plosone.org/article/info:doi/…>. And their response has highlighted the challenges that the government faces as it increasingly moves to protect native flora and fauna not just from current invasive species but also from future threats." and "Andrew Wyatt, the president of the [reptile keepers] association, argues that the government is now promoting a native-species-only agenda favored by environmental groups." Sound familiar? Judy in frigid and snow covered New Jersey where any outdoor Burmese pythons would be rendered unable to provide a threat