Joan, it's about as low as low can get in my book. Even after this story made front page in all of the area papers their business doesn't appear to be missing a beat. Folks are still piling in, forking over $$ to get that "expert" guided tour from a kid whose probably not even potty trained yet and then walking out with a cute little sulcata that will never outgrow the 10 gallon tank that they purchased because of the "expert" advice that they got from that incredibly gifted staff How's that for sarcasm. On a serious note, I do hope that the investigation shows enough evidence of gross irresponsibility that they shut the place down...it probably won't but I can only hope. To dispose of the very animal that brought that place fame and fortune in the way that Lou did was very, very disappointing. That snake deserved a much more dignified end. When we lost our Big Bertha (a 20' 285 pound burm), we had to box her up and take her to the vet to have her cremated. It cost quite a bit of money to cremate an animal of this size but that's the responsibility that we take when keep herps. Hopefully, something good will happen from this but I have a feeling that S.S. will just find a way to glorify and sensationalize the story and mold it into their tour;....pretty sick.



Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center





>>>>Thanks for the correction on my typo

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>>You are welcome!

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>>>>But being a little on the defense when you read my post made you miss the sarcasm.

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>>No, I am not a journalist, hence I had nothing to be defensive about in your post. And yes, I wondered whether I should impute sarcasm to your words and so take them at other than face value. I feel, however, that it is the job of the writer to be clear enough that the intended audience is not easily confused. Comprehension of online expression is tough enough, don't you think?

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>>And back to the Baby story - You know, all of us who have kept animals of any species as captives, be they herps, cats, dogs or whatever, have been faced with the issue of what to do with their bodies when they die. Not knowing much more than what I've read so far about this case, I'm just totally unimpressed with Lou Daddono's lying about his disposal of his money-making python. Pretty sleezy.

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Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

Lake Forest, IL

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