Jumping in here again..hehe
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Salp? The way you say that makes it sound like someone who has not personally kept the specie in question and takes the time to research the criteria involved in keeping and caring for such animal , would
a] be a liar
b] be turned down for the adoption of the animal
Such is not the case actually. Even if someone has never kept a certain specie, albeit ruling out something like a ven or crocodilian, does not mean an auto denial on an application for such. If a person is willing to take the time to learn in regards to the care etc on a specific , whether thru web reading, books [ ugh not a personal fave of mine ] , or talking with others who have the experience for such etc.....
Doesn't it show that they are willing to do what it takes for the accomodation of proper care for the animal in the least ? Personally I think doing such is a plus for anyone looking to adopt an animal/reptile from me even..NOT an auto denial.
Also , IF they should have incorrect info on the app in regards to something that is pertinent in the care of the reptile... This gives a chance to further "educate" the person in such areas also.
Example... I had a woman apply to adopt an Iguana from me. On the app she put that one of the dietary requirements of the iguana was to feed it crickets...{arghhh] This actually opened the door for when I spoke with her on the phone in regards to the adoption of an iguana from me in helping to educate her on the iguanas needs etc. esp in the area of dietary needs. BTW..She already has been keeping iguanas and has always fed them crickets. She was looking for a new iguana as one of hers passed away from kidney failure for one thing.
Her vet even knew that she fed the iguanas crickets as a mainstay in their diet..UGH. Anyone see a problem here at all besides me with the iguanas diet which she had been providing ?
Just to shorten this post.. I did adopt an iguana out to her...AFTER spending quite some time on the phone with her in the area of " Iguana keeping education ". She also now owns a great iguana book that is out in print now too. She has made changes in her iguanas that she already had dietary guidelines too. She no longer feeds animal protein to her iguanas also to say the least. Her vet now knows that iguanas should not eat animal proteins too. I receive emails frequently from her and if she is in doubt on the care or anything going on with the iguanas..she asks and gets answers.
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