Federal: Snakes Get Lobbyists in Fight Over Boa Ban
Andrew Wyatt says he could have picked an easier job than defending slithering creatures that squeeze their food to death and then swallow it whole.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-05/snakes-get-lobbyists-too-as-breeders-charm-congress-to-fight-u-s-boa-ban.html

NC: Henderson County, N.C., snake owner violated local, state laws
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - Henderson County authorities said Monday it appears the owner of dozens of venomous reptiles seized from a mobile home last week was in direct violation of state and local laws, though no criminal charges have been filed yet as the lengthy investigation continues.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110808/ARTICLES/110809680/1051/sitemaps

PA: City seeks info on man illegally selling turtles
Wilkes-Barre officials want information about an unidentified turtle peddler who recently and illegally sold one of the small reptiles to a young girl, exposing her to Salmonella bacteria present on the turtle, city officials said.
http://citizensvoice.com/news/city-seeks-info-on-man-illegally-selling-turtles-1.1184588#axzz1UaUmgzFJ

MO: Hollister Considers Exotic Animals Ordinance
Hollister officials are working on a new exotic animals ordinance. Currently several large cats are being housed in a warehouse facility in the city’s industrial park. HometownDailyNews.com has learned that the cats are part of the new Fercos Brothers show in the Branson Mall.
http://www.hometowndailynews.com/6739/hollister_considers_exotic_animals_ordinance_.html