Quote Originally Posted by AntTheDestroyer View Post
So we all know the side where PETA is the devil, but are there not portions of even this hobby that are pretty inhumane? The first thing that comes to mind is the wild importation and mass collection side of the industry. I try not to speak in absolutes so I am sure there are factions that accomplish this in a humane manor, but the terrible conditions in this part of the industry is pretty well detailed. It not only makes all of us responsible owners look bad to the general public, but also gives these over the top groups ammunition to tear us down. Now it seems that we are mostly for animal welfare so who are the groups that excel in this area?
Many of the exotic animals we keep originate in parts of the world where people treat each other with less regard than we treat our pets. I won't argue that that side of the industry doesn't have its issues - because it does - but for that reason I also don't purchase from those sources.