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There is a huge list of invasive species: birds, plants, trees.  They are throughout the US.  Much of the stuff in FL started as a ploy to get Everglades funding money which is an ever occuring issue down here...so is the battle with the sugar industry.  But people are afraid of snakes and it gets a huge emotional response, making it an easy target for politicians and activists groups.  We all know that dogs harm people more than reptiles, cats harm the environment, and we are constantly having our wetlands built up for more development.  There are a few unscrupulous herpers out there, but it's not the majority.  Animal Planet has turned into Animal Activist Planet in my book.  Geez, even in the dog training shows, you can't reprimand your dog without feeling criminalized.