Sheesh...
We've become the official drop-off for all those unwanted alligators that seem to find themselves in SW Missouri. The latest casualty came via a truck that was bought in Louisiana. The people that "delivered" the truck told the new owners that they "left them a gift in the cab."
Turns out it was a baby alligator, looks to be a hatchling. The new truck owners kept it in their garage until they could find a new (and obviously better) home for it. They called the zoo, who called us, apologetically, as they don't need any more mouths to feed either.
We now have 4 alligators that we are housing.
But this isn't the only problem we face. We also took in five (5) tortoises this year. The usual problem...they grew too big, they eat too much. the kids aren't interested in them any more.
Granted, the tortoises are not as much of a problem as the alligators, as they are not as potentially dangerous, BUT they're living, breathing animals who deserve a better life than to just be another disposable pet.
We love reptiles. We love ALL reptiles. We would not have many of these reptiles, as we KNOW the amount of food, shelter, care they require, for a very long time!!!
Let's try to be responsible breeders, dealers, and owners of these animals we purport to cherish. Or I'll give you my PayPal account and you can start making healthy contributions to ease your conscience, as you reflect on the last oversized, or unwanted, reptile you dumped on someone you thought could take care of it because that's what they "want" to do!
We've become the official drop-off for all those unwanted alligators that seem to find themselves in SW Missouri. The latest casualty came via a truck that was bought in Louisiana. The people that "delivered" the truck told the new owners that they "left them a gift in the cab."
Turns out it was a baby alligator, looks to be a hatchling. The new truck owners kept it in their garage until they could find a new (and obviously better) home for it. They called the zoo, who called us, apologetically, as they don't need any more mouths to feed either.
We now have 4 alligators that we are housing.
But this isn't the only problem we face. We also took in five (5) tortoises this year. The usual problem...they grew too big, they eat too much. the kids aren't interested in them any more.
Granted, the tortoises are not as much of a problem as the alligators, as they are not as potentially dangerous, BUT they're living, breathing animals who deserve a better life than to just be another disposable pet.
We love reptiles. We love ALL reptiles. We would not have many of these reptiles, as we KNOW the amount of food, shelter, care they require, for a very long time!!!
Let's try to be responsible breeders, dealers, and owners of these animals we purport to cherish. Or I'll give you my PayPal account and you can start making healthy contributions to ease your conscience, as you reflect on the last oversized, or unwanted, reptile you dumped on someone you thought could take care of it because that's what they "want" to do!
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