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RE: Paleosuchus trigonatus photos

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Posted by: Danny Conner at Tue Jan 20 20:59:39 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Danny Conner ]  
   

The scutes on a gator feel like a gentle hand massage compared to a trig...really.
The few times I've had to transport a croc over 6 feet I have some fiberglass tubs I use.
When I am on the road the biggest croc I would take would be 5 feet and less. So for them I just use a big tote.
I never tape their mouths I know we had a discussion about this earlier this year but for the size I work with (shows) it is not necessary. And I just hate it. I know it doesn't hurt them. I know it is safer for everyone but for me I just hate it.
I walk a very thin line. I love my animals and I respect my animals. But I also make a living with them. The snakes are pretty easy but a lot of the animals you are "manhandling".
It adds drama to the show it reenforces my message that not all reptiles are appropriate pets. But I know they don't"enjoy" being
picked up and handled. I feel especially bad about my big alligator snapper because he is so old. He is also the star of my show people love him. I hate myself everytime I drag him out of his tub.
Probably more than you need to know. I don't tape.
Danny

   

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