Senator Announces Proposal on Exotic Animal Ban
19.05.12
CLEVELAND — Jungle Terry Sullivan of Ashtabula handles exotic animals every day.
But he’s concerned, after an Ohio Senator announced plans to introduce legislation to ban the purchase and ownership of exotic animals in the state of Ohio.
It’s been 4 months since dozens of lions, and tigers, and bears were released into the wild in Zanesville after their owner committed suicide.
To date, Ohio has no restrictions on the ownership of dangerous, wild animals.
“I think it was a long time coming. But I think, here we go, they are going to go overboard. They are going to take it too far. We’re not even going to be allowed to have gerbils by the time this thing is done,” said Jungle Terry.
So, what is dangerous?
According to the proposed legislation, lions, tigers, bears and other large animals.
It would also include reptiles like komodo dragons and crocodiles.
“I’ll probably be grandfathered in. But what I think they are going to do, is say if your snake dies, you cant get another snake. If your alligator dies, you can’t get another alligator. Snakes that breed, stop them from breeding. I don’t think it’s fair,” said Jungle Terry.
Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8