I've had contact with people lately who use a grading system that seems to be used in the pet trade regarding the condition of animals. Could someone please explain this grade system A,B,C, etc.
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grading system
gorgon1953
Feb 13, 2004 11:44 AM
Replies (2)
meretseger
Feb 13, 2004 12:01 PM
The only term I've heard used is 'B grade', which refers to an animal with a cosmetic imperfection that doesn't affect its health in any way.... e.g. a healed nose rub, one eye
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Alexander Skutch
gorgon1953
Feb 13, 2004 02:10 PM
...makes me wonder what my iguana thinks about my eating habits.
Does anyone know the rest of this grade system and what might happen to lesser grade animals after long and downward treatment by some in the trade who may not have the animal in mind as they get graded downward to say C and D which I've seen feeder anoles graded at.
