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Re: Perentie! From the Northern Territory Australia
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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792
Great shots, truly amazing. What about this particular species makes it your favorite?
How do you feel about other species of reptiles that are already in the private pet trade?
A. These are the Italian sports car of Varanidae. Sleek, powerful, extremely fast and stunning paint job.
B. My feelings on the pet trade are a double edge sword. It's great that it sparks interest in animals, However the sheer numbers of neglected exotic species be it through misunderstanding husbandry, negligence, financial burdens or refusal to accept that reptiles do not enjoy repeated molestation and being locked in boxes their whole (often abbreviated) lives tugs at my guts.
Now, my biggest reason for hoping that Perentie lizards never become pets, how in the heck could ANYONE provide for this!
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Re: Perentie! From the Northern Territory Australia
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Originally Posted by infernalis
A. These are the Italian sports car of Varanidae. Sleek, powerful, extremely fast and stunning paint job.
B. My feelings on the pet trade are a double edge sword. It's great that it sparks interest in animals, However the sheer numbers of neglected exotic species be it through misunderstanding husbandry, negligence, financial burdens or refusal to accept that reptiles do not enjoy repeated molestation and being locked in boxes their whole (often abbreviated) lives tugs at my guts.
Now, my biggest reason for hoping that Perentie lizards never become pets, how in the heck could ANYONE provide for this!
Thanks for sharing the pic's Wayne, fantastic animals,l have to agree about them not being available to the pet trade,it wont stop them though,you've just got to look at youtube,some rep forum pictures to see what goes on with some peoples unintended animal cruelty through either ignorance or total lack of care about the species kept needs(intended),grossly overweight snakes or monitors kept in unsuitable containers(small plastic boxs,draw type (vivs) for large pythons)morph crazys $$££ that take no account of any genetic long term damage,make no mistake l love the hobby and have been around for donkeys years but unless we as hobbyist don't start taking more responsibility with what we keep as pets,providing basic husbandry needs we're heading for long term decline
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