Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
Bear in mind that the animal control officers whose job it is to investigate reports of neglect and/or cruelty are uneducated about proper husbandry for many exotic species. They are good with animals that are either cute and furry or livestock, anything with scales or feathers, not so much.

This is not a slam on the ACO's since it takes training to recognize correct husbandry and conditions for the various species, and many localities simply don't have the resources for it.

I actually know an ACO and didnt even think to get in contact with him...you just reminded me of that...him and i grew up together so maybe i could have some influence on that potential situtation.