How very sad! Speaking of being 'handed out like candy at a carnival', Mark and I were at a small church carnival several years ago and at the game where you win goldfish, they also had baby green iguanas as prizes. Mark won one and fortunately we are animal lovers and took care of him and he's still alive today in great health. I really didn't think he'd survive the night, but he did and I'm glad we were able to give him a good home. I was shocked that they were giving them away like that though......terrible!