I like how the last argument from them is snakes released into the wild can damage the local ecosystem. I guess Peta never did their research into feral cats or feral pigs and how much damage they DO do to local ecosystem. And the fact that snakes arent going to reproduce in captivity as much since it would be a choice by the owner where as cats are allowed to free roam the neighborhood thus breeding like crazy and the owners dont want a bunch of cats so they release the kittens to the wild.....
And captivity is cruel can be applied to any animal. You could say its cruel to keep fish in a tank when they could be roaming the open rivers, lakes and oceans. Same with dogs and cats even though they both have been domesticated. But that didnt happen over a year or two. So all the generations of dogs from wild to the date they were domesticated were cruelly being kept in captivity.
A killing cycle? Seriously? They are advocating crickets??!! Crickets are destructive and can carry disease. Not to mention how fast they breed. Same with mice and rats. Rabbits breed like crazy. There is a reason people say 'breed like rabbits'. Also why dont they go after meat rabbit farms. People slaughter and eat more rabbits than snakes do lol. And arguing killing cycle is stupid as things eat other things in the wild and have for millions of years. it's the circle of life. get over yourself Peta see how many of your supporters eat cows, pigs, baby cows, chickens, fish and other living things that get slaughter and raised in WAY less humane ways than a snake eats a mouse or rat....
As for specialized needs.....does that mean any handicapped dog or cat or bird should be euthanized as they require special needs too. I do kind of agree though that pet shops should fully educate their staff and not try to shortsell a reptile and should tell the potential customer exactly what is all needed for the proper care of the reptile.
And finally, the dirty business comment. Has Peta never seen a puppy mill? Or a cow slaughter house or chicken farms or pig pens? All mass farmed food animals have the potential to be raised in filthy conditions. They are just using the mass breeding facilities which are usually bad but if you look at how many of those are around as private breeders which take good care of their animals, you will see its probably on par with the free range food animal farms vs the mass slaughter houses.
Sorry for the rant but since i couldnt comment there, i had to comment here so you have to all listen to me lol.
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