I commend you for trying to bring the animals back to health.



I was consoling you for the loss and saying that sometimes no matter what that is the course of nature... survival of the fittest.



I was arguing that being particular about the clinical terms... assisting or force feeding it doesnt matter what you call it. Force feeding the animal or assisted feeding is still strenuous and stressful.



Interpret what I said as negative and read into it whatever you want... I know where my heart lies and I know what I am meaning when I say that it is in the best interests for the health and well being of the bearded dragons as a whole captive bread species that the sick lame and lazy eventually be weeded out.





I dont do it. I dont say, "hey this one is weak, let me uthanize it." I try my best with every animal that I have. I have had animals that I have thought when they were younger that were the weakest link. I truly thought that they were going to eventually not make it... even with my best interests and hard work and I would eventually have to accept it.



Well there have been a few that are success stories and have turned out to be absolutely gorgeous dragons. Despite being seriously stressed out and non eaters. Me syringe feeding and force feeding only seemed to stress them out further. And a few I have encountered that have not made it. I had one that wouldnt eat, would freak and bury himself and was so so so stressed. What am I supposed to do? I did my best. I tried hard and did everything within my power... I do every time. This particular dragon has come around and is gorgeous. I have learned so much about them and they have taught me many lessons also.



I love my dragons dearly. I have loved reptiles since I was a young boy, I also save poisonous reptiles and relocate them. I take pictures of many little amphibians and reptiles that I see having a true facination for their intricacies and innate beauty.



Some creatures will not make it no matter what you do and how much heart you invest... That was my point.



You call it whatever you want. Force feeding assisted feeding... some animals will not recover no matter what you do.



I do my absolute best to promote the happiest healthiest loving life for all my animals.







Not to seem harsh but honestly...





I dont think anyone needs to be critiqued and accused of being heartless for arguing a point within a post. Thoughts are meant to be expressed so that you can converse learn and grow. (peacefully without rash judgments and accusations)





I personally come on here to enjoy myself and discuss in a positive atmosphere. I let it go, no hard feelings, Im moving on. Hopefully you can do the same.



Im done with this thread and have said my peace on the issue.

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