07-08-2014, 11:32 PM
The trouble is that people buy such creatures when they are very small, but when they grow it is difficult to keep them any more, so they get dumped and pose a threat to humans in public places. There are two things needed to remedy this situation:
Much harsher punishments for the irresponsible people who buy dangerous pets and then let them into public places;
Much stricter restrictions on the buying of such dangerous creatures - perhaps including the signing of a legal undertaking not to release into public places, the breaking of which undertaking would result in a very heavy punishment.
Many people keep reptiles safely and responsibly. They realise that releasing them is a danger to humans and to the reptile (which might even have to be shot in extreme cases). But the irresponsible will only listen if they fear harsh penalties.
Much harsher punishments for the irresponsible people who buy dangerous pets and then let them into public places;
Much stricter restrictions on the buying of such dangerous creatures - perhaps including the signing of a legal undertaking not to release into public places, the breaking of which undertaking would result in a very heavy punishment.
Many people keep reptiles safely and responsibly. They realise that releasing them is a danger to humans and to the reptile (which might even have to be shot in extreme cases). But the irresponsible will only listen if they fear harsh penalties.
