hhmoore
tired & cranky shadow
If this was a theoretical discussion on the topic of finding homes for imperfect/B grade reptiles, it would be fine; but the original post comes across as nothing more than someone trolling for free/cheap animals - even if it is under the guise of good intentions.
I'm reluctant to close the thread, because some legitimate discussion has followed...but I will do so if the focus shifts again (the discussion forums are not the place to advertise).
Now, to take off my moderator hat & join the party:
Personally, I don't see much sense in "saving" animals if you aren't going to commit to them...and (nothing personal, but) an 18+/- yr old is rarely in a position to make long term decisions. You want to take on one or two as pets - that's great....just don't overextend yourself. It's all well and good to say that you would be willing to toss them in the freezer if you became unwilling/unable to care for them; but it would be a poor decision that could result in considerable negativity, and even animal cruelty charges if you were to follow through. Better to let them be culled at the outset, than killed later. While the outcome is the same, the latter is less "socially acceptable" - perhaps because the animals are given a shot at life, then had it snatched away because somebody changed his/her mind.
I'm reluctant to close the thread, because some legitimate discussion has followed...but I will do so if the focus shifts again (the discussion forums are not the place to advertise).
Now, to take off my moderator hat & join the party:
Personally, I don't see much sense in "saving" animals if you aren't going to commit to them...and (nothing personal, but) an 18+/- yr old is rarely in a position to make long term decisions. You want to take on one or two as pets - that's great....just don't overextend yourself. It's all well and good to say that you would be willing to toss them in the freezer if you became unwilling/unable to care for them; but it would be a poor decision that could result in considerable negativity, and even animal cruelty charges if you were to follow through. Better to let them be culled at the outset, than killed later. While the outcome is the same, the latter is less "socially acceptable" - perhaps because the animals are given a shot at life, then had it snatched away because somebody changed his/her mind.