I 100% agree with this statement. When you keep crocs you owe it to both the animal and society to ensure you have large presentable enclosures that never lend themselves to doubt in regard to the animals welfare.



In our situation we have a steady stream of visitors to our facility from all walks of life. It has always pleased me when we hear(often) how large the enclosures are and how natural. It puts a good face on animal keeping.Regardless of any thing else we do it is a responsibility we feel should be out front. I never understand why people purchase large species and then:



1. Don't have the space for the adult form



2. Don't have the land/climate/finances to sustain the adult animals.



The occasional dirty enclosure is often unavoidable. If it happens often enough that you don't want people coming over you either have to many animals or not enough energy. Either of which mitigates against crocodilian keeping.



I know so many reptile keepers that acquire far to many animals and stash them here or there long term. Like Tom said, they look like hoarders or at least are not easily distinguised from the same.
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