Sorry to hear about Pebbles's arm.
From the images it looks to go entirely to the shoulder...
I am also sorry to hear of the terrible situation that you have had to endure during these holiday times.
It upsets me everytime I see a posting of a poor experience with breeders/dealers.
For you to get that kind of response,knowing how knowledgable and careful you were with this purchase and have contributed to this forum just pisses me off.
I am not familiar with this forum's stance on slagging neglectful dealers and their misrepresentation of animals condition but,
"pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Uromastyx."
should include problems concerning how we aquire the animals we all hold so dear.
If we find that there are dealers who are just turning these animals for profit with little concern for their health this forum seems to be the place to make such statements known.
I have been incredibly lucky with my experiences.
I have only the highest regard for all the breeders I have dealt with. Urotopia even asked a friend (and fellow breeder, John C. ) who lived 40 miles from my home to call to see if he could help me with my first Uro. He ended up coming to my home.....
I am still in awe to that kind of dedication to the species and to their professionalism as breeders.
I want to believe that most people who breed and keep these animals practice proper husbandry, but every time I see a image of an emaciated Saharan, or any Uro in serious distress after it was deemed to be in excellent condition, makes me want to nuke that particular dealer, pet shop, etc...
I'll be the first to say you have to do your homework!!
Read everything you can before making a purchase.
Inquire about every aspect of the animal you intend to purchase. Know who the good dealers are.
So many of these animals die because of the pet trade.
With a keystroke and button click, tools such as this web forum have helped improve our knowledge and husbandry practices and saved many Uros from doom from even well intentioned homes. Unfortunately, there are those who look at these animals as a unit of value, and provide only what will keep them alive until the next transaction. The only way to put these people out of business is to know who they are and to spread the word of problems associated with them.
Off the soapbox now.
Ed
