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Bad Guy Paul's Reptile Circus/Paul Larosa - Sickening Husbandry & Neglected Reptiles

Lucille said:
Left click on the image you are looking up, for instance, the pied. Click on 'copy image address'.
Go to http://www.tineye.com
Put in the image address
This will show you where else this picture is.

If he does not have permission to use this photo:
http://webnet77.com/webstuff/copyright.html
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Darn! If I had know that it was so easy, I would have done it a long time ago. I thought only Dennis Hultman and a few other people knew how and it was top secret...
 
It blows me away when people think this is an acceptable way to treat their animals. I wonder if he's ever read a single thing about reptile husbandry, or if he just assumes that if they're still breathing he's doing it right?
 
Thanks for posting this Shannon, it's really troubling and the fact he said he's been in business since 2002 and this seems acceptable to him? I feel like most have probably had a rough or bad week or an emergency situation or what have you and a cage or more got away from them, but if that happened my first thought would be "OMG how could I let this happen" then fix the problem immediately, not, "oh what great pics to post on facebook."
 
I cannot believe that this person uses these pics to show everyone how "good" he is at caring for animals. He is despicable!! He should be forced to live in the same conditions that he has sentenced these poor critters to endure. I sincerely hope that he remedies the situation and becomes a caring critter keeper soon. Somehow, I doubt it though!!

Some people never cease to amaze me!!
 
It is horrible that these animals have to "survive" under the bad conditions that Paul feels is acceptable.
I truly hope Paul comes around and that these animals end up seeing better days (be it that Paul gives the animals the proper care they need or that the animals end up with someone else who will give them proper care).

It further troubles me that he does ~educational~ reptile shows for children (or anyone for that matter). Considering how he keeps his reptiles, and some erroneous things he has said/written, I can only imagine what misinformation he might be "teaching". Nobody should be doing educational shows unless they know what they are talking about and have all their ducks in a row.
 
Those photos are beyond digusting and disturbing. They are total proof of neglect and abuse! You want to help?
Below are the authorities I've already communicated with. Beyond Wintrop, MA departments, Suffolk County can also be made aware.

Winthrop, MA Animal Control:
Contact: Mark VanBuskirk, Animal Control Officer
Address: Winthrop Police Department, 3 Metcalf Square - Pauline Street, Winthrop, MA 02152
Phone: 617-846-1212

Winthrop, MA Board of License Commission:
Contact: Charlotte Fobert , Clerk
Address: Town Clerk's Office
Phone: 617-846-1740

Winthrop, MA Board of Health
Contact: Eric O. Moore , Public Health Administrator
Contact: Ro Sarro, Public Health Nurse
Contact: Jeanne Maggio, MRC Coordinator
Address: Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Room 5, Winthrop, MA 02152
Phone: 617-846-1740

Shut this guy down ... please!
 
Paul has agreed to give up some of his animals. I know 2-3 are going to a woman near him, a few animals are going to a petstore, and the savannah monitor is coming to me. That is, if it makes it through shipping and if he actually ships it
 
The two Az Species are gonna need some massive help... The Chuckwalla and the Desert Iquana. The 40W bulb above them will not get them to the 110 degrees plus they need.

I know a spot out here on the Ca/Az border where these are prevalent... Only, when its 115 out or more. They are not out, unless its screaming hot out!
 
Well when I had last checked, He had uploaded a few pictures of slightly better conditions for about 4 animals. Then he had admitted that he had more than he could handle, and had posted that he has agreed to give up most of his animals and various people were talking about the animals he was sending them. At least it was something, when he could have simply blocked everyone and pretended nothing happened. I didn't get to take any screen caps though... Unfortunately, it appears that some overzealous members on facebook took it to the next level by commenting on his personal pictures of himself and such, calling him ugly, fat, unkept, retarded, etc, etc. That's probably part of the reason he has now disappeared off facebook entirely. Telling a person they're doing terrible things to these animals, is one thing. But personally attacking his looks and such was a bad move on many people's part as it makes the reptile community look like inadequate, uneducated, finger-pointing nimrods. It has nothing to do with his husbandry. I'm pretty disappointed right now. Does he need to rehome his animals? Yes... but did people really have to insult his looks?

Now, who knows what will happen to those animals! I sure hope everyone who was taking all that time to call him fat and stupid took the time to call some phone numbers and get those animals some help. :shrug01:
 
I agree. From what you have written, about what has been said/done, it is very disappointing that some had to take it to a personal, and very unprofessional, level.
While I can understand the high emotions, that this situation can bring about, taking such personal "shots" does the animals, and the reptile community, no favors.
If Paul is finding new/better homes, for his animals, I commend him for doing the right thing. I just pray that he really is re-homing his animals and will continue to do so.

aSnakeLovinBabe said:
Well when I had last checked, He had uploaded a few pictures of slightly better conditions for about 4 animals. Then he had admitted that he had more than he could handle, and had posted that he has agreed to give up most of his animals and various people were talking about the animals he was sending them. At least it was something, when he could have simply blocked everyone and pretended nothing happened. I didn't get to take any screen caps though... Unfortunately, it appears that some overzealous members on facebook took it to the next level by commenting on his personal pictures of himself and such, calling him ugly, fat, unkept, retarded, etc, etc. That's probably part of the reason he has now disappeared off facebook entirely. Telling a person they're doing terrible things to these animals, is one thing. But personally attacking his looks and such was a bad move on many people's part as it makes the reptile community look like inadequate, uneducated, finger-pointing nimrods. It has nothing to do with his husbandry. I'm pretty disappointed right now. Does he need to rehome his animals? Yes... but did people really have to insult his looks?

Now, who knows what will happen to those animals! I sure hope everyone who was taking all that time to call him fat and stupid took the time to call some phone numbers and get those animals some help. :shrug01:
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He was supposed to have been rehoming a lot of his animal's. I was supposed to get the Mountain Horn, the Rat Snake, the Milk snake, the Sand Boa, and a few other animal's.

I just got off the phone with Paul of Reptile Circus. He stated that Animal control came and seized a large portion of his animals. Im not sure if what he is stating is true or not, Because he changed his story at least 3 time's in the 5 minute phone conversation.
 
I just sent a link to this thread to Animal Control. LauraB also posted the phone number to Animal Control a few posts above if you want to call and check his story.
 
ace_cowgirl2008 said:
He was supposed to have been rehoming a lot of his animal's. I was supposed to get the Mountain Horn, the Rat Snake, the Milk snake, the Sand Boa, and a few other animal's.

I just got off the phone with Paul of Reptile Circus. He stated that Animal control came and seized a large portion of his animals. Im not sure if what he is stating is true or not, Because he changed his story at least 3 time's in the 5 minute phone conversation.
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That is really interesting. I am wondering if they would be able to verify that. Thanks for letting us know.
 
ace_cowgirl2008 said:
He was supposed to have been rehoming a lot of his animal's. I was supposed to get the Mountain Horn, the Rat Snake, the Milk snake, the Sand Boa, and a few other animal's.

I just got off the phone with Paul of Reptile Circus. He stated that Animal control came and seized a large portion of his animals. Im not sure if what he is stating is true or not, Because he changed his story at least 3 time's in the 5 minute phone conversation.
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The only thing I find strange, is that I also saw other people saying that he was supposed to send them some of those same animals. And another girl was literally begging for the sand boa and he said several times that he was not letting it go to anyone. I am wondering if it was just smoke and mirrors and he never really intended to send anything out?
 
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