This actually made me cry... graphic... warning.

I stand corrected in this case!! Thank you DR Dell!!!

I apologize to pythontricker if he sees this I did not look in to the situation carefully and jumped to a conclusion, I am old enough to know better.

I as I am sure that most here have seen herps that have died or have been rescued for the hands of someone whom NEVER should have had a reptile in the first place. I am currently caring for 2 that came from a very poor keeper. We had a ball python that was rescued too late a few weeks back that the nameless... thought that young snake against a starved street rat would be a good fight to watch... No details, please don't ask there is an investigation started and charges pending...

deformed lizards, burned snakes, RI, cages so dirty I felt I needed gloves to handle the outside, igggies left outside in 9ºC wether because the cage was in the way... I tend to be a bit quick jump.

It doesn't matter about debates over thermostats or tubs, substrates or anything else nuances, clean housing acceptable temps and an owner trying to the best they can for their pet, are the things that matter. I debate nuances but I know that those whom I have debated have healthy environments for their animals in their care. That is what really matters.

Again I am sorry I jumped to conclusions.
Alex

One thing I love about this board.............the passion is real and most will admit when they make a mistake.:gj:
RIP-Sniper

On a side note, everyone is bashing on the last minuets cell video but it is a true learning experience. I do agree that the snake should have been put down before that but seeing the pain is what makes it real. Real is what wakes people up.
If I could have filmed my Marley being put down I would have, but she went so quick I didnt even get to give her the last treat I had in my pocket.

I just watched it and I am in tears right now, I can agree that I don't think he should have recorded Sniper's last moments (those really made me cry) but I think that the kid knew full well what was going on and gave him the best care that he could.

As much as some people might be angry over it I am sure he beat himself up enough over it. You can clearly see that it broke his heart, I know it broke mine and it wasn't even my snake.....

I would like to get this off my chest, and in the nicest way possible...

The accusations that people made from a single video astonish me.
Every single person who said something that they just made up, should feel horrible. Not only is this rude to the person your making the accusations about, but think how you would feel, if you lost a beloved pet, made a video, and everyone basically called you a MORON for doing what you did.

I haven't been around lately... But holy crap guys...

This is not how we all should act....



Thank you for those whom have apologized. Everyone makes mistakes, but this one just irritated the crap outa me.
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Yeah, i haven't checked on this thread in a while and just noticed the "proof" posted. Seems as if I'm another one to also make quick assumptions, so i retract a lot of my comments, but to a point, there still is a neglect of care in there, but just a overlooked accident.

That being said, everyone makes mistakes, but unfortunately this one ended with a snake losing their life.