Was it on a Plane?
Was it on a Train ?
Posted on 01/15/2023 3:19:09 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Florida man was among eight people accused of snake trafficking, authorities said Thursday.
Paul Miller, 48, of Cape Coral, was issued a notice to appear for second-degree misdemeanor violations that included cage or secondary containment, unsafe or unsanitary conditions for captive wildlife, improper cage labeling and cage or secondary containment, according to WGCU Radio reported.
Nearly 200 snakes consisting of 24 species from seven different regions were purchased by the eight people cited, WBBH-TV reported.
“Some of these snakes are among the most dangerous in the world,” Maj. Randy Bowlin said in a statement released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. “Florida’s rules and laws are in place to protect the public and prevent tragedies from occurring.”
According to the FWC, Miller is a large importer of snakes, WGCU reported. The agency added that Miller is a large importer of snakes, a wildlife wholesaler and the owner of Calusa Animal Company.
One of the species the FWC accused Miller of selling was the inland taipan, a reptile native to Australia, WBBH reported. According to the Australian Museum, the snake is one of the world’s most venomous.
The FWC said Miller is a large importer of snakes, a well-established wildlife wholesaler and the owner of Calusa Animal Company. In addition to multiple violations regarding caging, labeling and husbandry, FWC investigators also documented instances where Miller aided in the falsification of required experience hours documentation.
No one answered at Miller’s residence when WBBH went to his home for a comment.
He need to be barred from ever doing this again .
Yeah really. We have all kinds of exotic invasive species in Florida - we don’t need any cobras or black mambas.
Was it on a Plane?
Was it on a Train ?
Dangerous maniacs like this should be permanently locked up.
Yes they are ‘evasive’.
Not sure when, maybe the late 1980s, but stories surfaced that Florida homeowners wanted to impress their Northern relatives on vacation so set out tempting bait for alligators to get used to getting closer and closer to their yards. That way the relatives could say they saw an alligator and be really impressed.
2022 stories said a giant one broke into a Clearwater woman’s home, and “A Florida home worker discovered a gigantic 12-foot alligator loitering in the master bedroom, according to the Miami Herald.” Several similar stories.
That too :)
Catching the perp takes a bite out of crime.
Didn’t know Fauci was a Florida Man.
At one time, Florida had sane people running it. By the 60s and 70s the fools and idiots were beginning to take over.
Personally I think the guy should be shot. Last thing Florida need is super deadly snakes and even if he is careful with them one of his customers probably won’t be. You have to be moderately crazy to want to own one of these things anyway and crazy people aren’t necessarily the most careful of custodians.
No, this guy was trafficking in venomous snakes, not dead beagle puppies.
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