Quote Originally Posted by Serpent_Nirvana View Post
The only other thing I'd like to add re: taking culls to a vet to be euthanized versus somehow trying to humanely do it yourself is that some vets may not be willing to euthanize an animal that is deformed, but otherwise healthy. It depends on the vet.
Very good point. My vet wouldn't do that, per se, but I know he won't put down a reptile just because the owners don't want it anymore (and it doesn't have a life-threatening condition). I wouldn't doubt that some would do what you say.

As for the AMVA, I never said they were the be-all and end-all of the whole freezing debate. That is why I posted multiple citations, including some scientific papers on the subject.

As for the animal cruelty laws, it does indeed vary state by state. I went looking for summaries of cruelty laws 'cause I wouldn't doubt that some don't count reptiles (grr). Arizona (my state) specifically says "any animal under the person's custody or control." Looks like some other states do too, but sadly, some don't. Makes me sad.