New restrictions on the constrictor-snake trade are meant to prevent a repeat of what has happened with the Burmese python in the Florida Everglades.

Several states regulate veterinary procedures such as tail docking, ear cropping and devocalization.

summary of statutory and case law provisions on breed-specific local ordinances and state laws

Starting in September, most Ohio residents will be unable to collect or sell wild animals that the state deems to be dangerous

In June, the AVMA began more strongly encouraging education for those who would privately own potentially dangerous wildlife as