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HerpHandler
at Fri Aug 15 09:47:42 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HerpHandler ]
OUCH don't be so harsh.
I have kept herps for the past 25 years, and on occasion have had a hatchling just up and die for no apparent reason. My temps have always been perfect (Temperature control, and automation is what I do for a living) the uv needs have also been above average. Yet still have had the occasional indescribable death.
The problem with some herps especially turtles is they have an uncanny ability to hide many serious illnesses until the very last second, and at that point without immediate intervention usually proves fatal. They hide these signs by instinct to avoid predation in the wild.
I agree 100% that anybody who wants any type of animal, especially any type of herp should do mountains of research before they get it.
I feel for his loss, but wouldnt immediately blame him for this death. Unless he has a necropsy done it may never be known what, or who was at fault.
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