Additional Information

The following information is a list of resources in which I referenced when doing my research:

Davidson, Janet. "Python-Linked Deaths Raise Questions." CBC News. N.p., 7 Aug. 2013. Web. 5 Nov. 2013.

-This was an online news article detailing the dangers that come with housing exotic animals as pets.  It also discusses the issues of pet pythons that have killed humans.  This article can be found at the following website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/python-linked-deaths-raise-questions-over-exotic-animal-laws-1.1349119

Fleshler, David. "Snake Ban." Sun Sentinel [Dearfield Beach] 17 Jan. 2012: n. pag. Print.

-This was a simple newspaper article which discusses what the snake ban is, who it is affecting, and why herpetological experts and breeders are so upset.

Florida Nature Conserve. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, 30 Dec. 2012. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.

-This was an online article published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in which they defend the python ban.  They discuss what issues the pythons bring about, and what the commission is doing to eradicate the problem.  The article can be found at the following website: http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/howwework/stopping-a-burmese-python-invasion.xml

Gibson, William. "Snakes Taking over Florida?" Sun Sentinal [Miami] 28 Aug. 2012: n. pag. Print.
-This was also an article published in the Sun Sentinel in which the author argues against the snake ban.  The author states the ban will do nothing for the state of Florida, and it is just a punishment for responsible snake owners and breeders.

O'Connor, Jennifer. "Federal Snake Ban Lacks Bite." PETA Prime. PETA, 15 July 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2013.

-This was an online article arguing against the snake ban, stating the rules are not strict enough to regulate anything, and the damage is already done to the ecosystem.  This article can be found at the following website: http://prime.peta.org/2012/02/snakes

Oberhofer, Lori. "The Economic Cost of Large Constrictor Snakes." FWS (2012): 22. Print.

-This was a newspaper article stating the constrictor snakes in the wild are now taking a serious toll on the economy.  They are costing a lot of money for removal, extermination, etc.  The following link leads to this article: http://www.fws.gov/home/feature/2012/pdfs/econimpact.pdf

 Puckett, Catherine. "Severe Decline in Everglades Mammals Linked to Pythons." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey, 30 Jan. 2012. Web. 2 Nov. 2013.
-This article highlights the massive effect the pythons in Florida have on the ecosystem, and residential areas of south Florida.  You can find the article at the following website: http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=3087&from=rss

"Python Ban." Reptiles Magazine June 2012: 46-48. Print.
-This is a magazine article absolutely berating the python ban.  It heavily argues against the snake ban and says it is very unnecessary.

Smithsonian Online. Smithsonian National Zoological Park, n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2013.
-This is Smithsonian National Zoo's online fact sheet about the pythons that are being banned in Florida.  The following is a link provided for that fact sheet: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Burmeserockpython.cfm

"Snakes in Captivity." Living With Wildlife. Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, 5 Jan. 2013. Web. 8 Nov. 2013.

-This is an article describing what it is like to live with certain species of snakes.  It details the difficulties involved with each snake breed, and what is required to take care of them.  The following is a link to the article: http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/snakes.html

 St Augustine Review. N.p., 10 Apr. 2012. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.
-This is a an online article describing which snakes are being banned and why.  The following is a link to the website and article: http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2012-01-17/import-transport-four-massive-snakes-banned#.Uo5GkcSkofU