Another show about exotic animals as pets

[KingObeat]

I stumbled onto this add on youtube about a new show on National Geographic called Animal Intervention. Looks like another show that's against exotic animal ownership.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0vR-cjEQvg

[alpine]

Seems like it is more of an animal related "Buried alive" about hoarders who have too many animals... Except in this case it is exotic animals...

Though I will say that the lifestyle of the guy in the commercial is probably not advised...

[eatgoodfood]

ah yes lets publicise all the irresponsible keepers so we can pass more legislation against keeping exotics all in the name of entertainment. What about a show with responsible keepers...

[alpine]

No kidding.... I mean I can understand people having an issue with exotics being kept (OBVIOUSLY) but some things should not be trifled with. Dangerous big animals are something that should be kept with caution and respect... And it is clear from the commercial that these people are not treating their animals with caution... or the respect they deserve.

[Pyrate81]

I don't see the problem here, I keep a T-Rex in my backyard. /sarcasm


But really, the actions of one will spoil the fun for others.

[wolfy-hound]

Just remember that the producers probably encourage a TON of what you see in the show. Remember we've had the "offers" to participate in really cool shows about people with "large collections" and assured that it was all to show people loving their animals, etc etc.?

That's the same tactic they used against people who collection 'things' like comics or toys or star wars. They told the people "We want to share your love of your collection with everyone!" then when they came in, they "redecorated" by moving things around to make it look like the house is totally full and even has walkways blocked by scattered items. They neglected to mention that the comic guy was actually still mid-move and had kept the bulk of his collection in climate controlled storage, NOT filling up his entire house.

I have no doubt that most of the people profiled on the animal versions keep their animals fairly responsibly and the producing paints the 'worst case' scenario however it needs to. If they have a well-known really great keeper of ball pythons on the show, they'd probably present filthy cages, snakes they claim are skinny(because they'll show a blood python then a ball to imply it should be as large as that), snakes out of the cages and small kids handling the animals. Of course the voiceover and end result won't reveal anything about the reality of his well-kept, clean, healthy collection.

So keep that in mind when you start dissing the people shown on tv, and make comments about how it's "obvious" that no one should keep this or that type of animal. Next season it might be you or your friends profiled and all the people watching who never owned a snake will be badmouthing you and the community the same way.

[Norsejeff]

ah yes lets publicise all the irresponsible keepers so we can pass more legislation against keeping exotics all in the name of entertainment. What about a show with responsible keepers...

There's no drama in responsible pet owners. A show like that would be boring and thus no one would watch it.

[AK907]

There's no drama in responsible pet owners. A show like that would be boring and thus no one would watch it.

I like boring, educational shows...

I'd much rather watch a boring show on proper keeping of an animal with nice, clean tubs/cages than edited drama crap that twists the facts and makes every little thing out to be an issue. Unfortunately I am the minority here and most people thrive on drama.

[Valentine Pirate]

I like boring, educational shows...

I'd much rather watch a boring show on proper keeping of an animal with nice, clean tubs/cages than edited drama crap that twists the facts and makes every little thing out to be an issue. Unfortunately I am the minority here and most people thrive on drama.

I miss having non-hyped, educational shows. Can't actually remember the last time I saw one, and haven't had cable in 4 years. Doesn't sound like I'm missing much though

[AK907]

I miss having non-hyped, educational shows. Can't actually remember the last time I saw one, and haven't had cable in 4 years. Doesn't sound like I'm missing much though

Those shows, especially those that pertain to animals and our love for them, died about the same time that Steve Irwin died. Now all you will find on Animal Planet and similar channels are animal hating scare tactic shows fueled by PeTA and HSUS. Pretty much every other channel is filled with crap the media forces down our throats to dumb us down, like "Jersey Shore" and other ridiculous "reality shows". Very, very few decent shows these days.