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pgross8245
at Sat Feb 24 11:23:29 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by pgross8245 ]
I am sorry that you lost Spike, unfortunately this is commonplace with many purchases made from shows. These poor animals go through h@@@ from capture to their arrival for sale. I would like to know the percentage that actually survive. The Saharans are beautiful uros, so very tempting to purchase for a low price. They are usually highly parasitized, emaciated and dehydrated, only to go to good intentioned, unsuspecting new owners that will watch their poor animal waste away. Sometimes the vets can help, but many times the poor things are too far gone or traumatized to survive.
I know you have learned a hard lesson, so maybe next time you can find a reputable breeder with some nice, captive bred animals. The extra cost will be well worth it. Best to you and your daughter.
Pam
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1.1 varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Dorado & Dora)
1.1 u. macfadyeni (Amani & Abeba)
1.2 u. ornata (Husani, Zari, & Bintu)
0.0.1 geochelone carbonaria (Rojo)
0.0.1 cyclura hybrid lewisi x caymanensis x nubila (Sweetpea)
1.1 hyla chrysoscelis (Pudge & Squirt)
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RE: RIP Spike and Lessons Learned!!! - pgross8245, Sat Feb 24 11:23:29 2007