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Old 11-07-10, 01:40 PM   #1
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A valuable lesson about frozen foods

I purchased some bad fish.. I don't eat it had no clue until too late.

I fed a bunch of snakes tainted fish..

The entire Infernalis collection DEAD, one newborn dead.

Managed to save one from seizures...

pacing like a madman staring at all the others that ate from that batch of food.

Its sickening.
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Old 11-07-10, 01:49 PM   #2
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Re: Gutted and going out of my mind

Keeping fingers and toes crossed for you mate, so sorry to hear of more losses.
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Old 11-07-10, 01:56 PM   #3
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Re: Gutted and going out of my mind

I fed that fish to at least 40 snakes last night.

My Infernalis' were eating mice, why didn't I just feed them mice??

I thought some fish would be a treat..

this just sucks.

I threw it all in the garbage..
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OMG im so sorry wayne, dont blame yourself for not feeding them mice, it would be just another day they got a treat if this didnt happen, its not your fault. I got my fingers crossed as well, i hope no more little guys get sick.
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So sorry to hear that Wayne, I can't imagine how you're feeling right now. I hope things get better for you, I really do Mate.
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Man that sucks. I am so sorry to hear about your infernalis. Got my fingers cross that you don't lose anymore. I think i be turning the place you got the fish at in to the health department. And talking with a lawyer and thinking about sueing . The way i see it they cost you half your collection. I be saving any fish you may have left proof.
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Re: Gutted and going out of my mind

Wal Mart - Intended for HUMAN consumption. and since no people died, it will never fly..

So far no more deaths, But I'm not taking my eyes off the snakes for another day or so.

When I cleaned out the Infernalis cage, I found six places where the snakes puked.

2 years ago I got a batch of bad Salmon, with similar tragic results.

I guess the smart money is to just spend the dough and get a farmed trout from an all organic store.

For now I guess I'm setting my guppy tank back up.
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Wal Mart - Intended for HUMAN consumption. and since no people died, it will never fly..
But how do you know nobody got sick from it?
Here's what you do go in to the Wal Mart complain and tell them how their tainted fish killed off your breeding stock. If you have to make a big stink about it. Then have a friend call one of your local news station and tell them about you making a seen and if it killed your snake maybe it's harmful to humans. If they do a store on it i'll bet you anything people will start coming forward saying they got sick from it and then you have a case.
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Further research on the topic revealed that some fish may have elevated levels of lead. Lead poisoning can cause neurological and behavioral implications if left untreated. Info on lead poisoning: Lead Poisoning-Topic Overview

I'm not sure if that helps, but lead poisoning could be a suspect. Good luck with everything.
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now I just shattered the Infernalis enclosure cleaning it...I give up.
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Re: Gutted and going out of my mind

Im so sorry to hear mate, its something that should never of happened especially with fit for human consumption food.
When it rains, it pours. It sounds like your having a very bad run at the moment mate. I hope it all turns around for you in the near future.
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Thanks.. the other snakes are still doing OK.
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OOOOH NOOOOO!!!! Oooooooooh mate I`m so sorry dude Oh what a terrible thing to happen Chuck`s got a point Wayne, get that crap in a bag and seek legal advice. I know it`s not about money dude but you may well be able to claim damages here. Don`t feel like it`s not worth it or Walmart is too big. Get those f***ers sued. I sued a company once, you`d be surprised how easy it goes if you`re in the right and your heads in the right place. Oh man what an awful thing to have happen
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oh no! what a horrible bunch of happenings! at lease you have survivors though. I know people who have lost every single snake due to a bad food source. Hope things get better.
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My sincerest condolences to you. This truly is a difficult year. I hope things get better for you.
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