Sad story :(

[Vypyrz]

Check your local laws--animal cruelty laws do include reptiles in many places. However, the more diplomatic approach is to not resort to this until you inform the person on what they need to do to care for the animal properly. If they fail to make the changes immediately, THEN you report them to the law.

If you do a search on 'animal cruelty reptiles' you will see that reptile cruelty cases are prosecuted. You merely need to find an authority knowledgeable enough to recognize mistreatment.

First you need proof of abuse. Hearsay is not proof and inadmissable in court...

[jblaze]

So how deep should the water be in my ball pythons aquarium?

LOL!

[abuja]

LOL!

Huh?

[h00blah]

Huh?

ya im confused LOL

[jblaze]

Its a baby applauding! To go along with the great laugh that user gave me!

[abuja]

Its a baby applauding! To go along with the great laugh that user gave me!

Oh...

[tank4102]

so what happend? have u contatced her?

[Moonshae]

I don't think it's fair to immediately call the aspca if the person acted out of ignorance, thinking they were providing a good home. Assuming that is the case, they should be more than willing to do things the right way. If they don't heed the advice and continue with this kind of husbandry, then you can claim abuse.

Of course, everyone should do research before getting a new type of pet they've never had before, but some people don't know better. Punishing them for ignorance isn't really productive, but teaching them can be. That's why I've been reading up on BPs for more than 2 months now, and I don't have a purchase date in mind. I think I have a good grasp on the basics, so I'm ready when purchase time comes.

[Vypyrz]

I don't think it's fair to immediately call the aspca if the person acted out of ignorance, thinking they were providing a good home. Assuming that is the case, they should be more than willing to do things the right way. If they don't heed the advice and continue with this kind of husbandry, then you can claim abuse.

Of course, everyone should do research before getting a new type of pet they've never had before, but some people don't know better. Punishing them for ignorance isn't really productive, but teaching them can be. That's why I've been reading up on BPs for more than 2 months now, and I don't have a purchase date in mind. I think I have a good grasp on the basics, so I'm ready when purchase time comes.

Good post. I agree...

[bamf64]

Good post. I agree...

x3 lol