Not trying to start another argument regarding this topic so please don't turn this into a thread into a [bleep]ing match.



I just want everyone that plans on buying imports to try and do their research of what they are buying.



Things to think about:



-The treatment of these animals while in Africa.



-How some animals are torn from their dens.



-How they are shipped in the crates and how many die in the import.



-How the animals are being treated once they make it to the States by dealers that do not have the means to care for the animals.



Please know that there are many responsible importers that care very well for all animals in their collections but for every well treated animal there is one that is not. Especially in an industry that normal imports are only here to find one in 10,000 that may be genetic. Look at how breeders are selling their imported animal. If there are a hundred sick looking imports in a tank for $10 each. These animals are most likely not getting the best care. Think of the animals that did not make it to the show because they died in import or while in care.



These views are from my experience in the industry. I have seen enough of these animals suffer for a couple of bucks to make me want to speak out. People that deny these conditions are most likely the ones profiting from this mistreatment of these animals we all supposedly love. Purchasing these animals only supports the unnecessary mistreatment. Do we not have enough BP's and genetic mutation for 100 years?





I respect and invite all opinions.

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