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This thread is dedicated to all animals of the reptilia and amphibia classes. Topics include, but are not limited to: geckos, snakes of all kinds, frogs, salamanders, newts, turtles, tortoises, and much more. Before asking a question, do a search on the internet to see if it has been answered Classifieds for finding breeders and products: >morphmarket.com >kingsnake.com >faunaclassifieds.com >reptilescanada.com (Canadian breeders) >caudata.org Most forums will have a "for sale" section on them, so look for that, especially if you have a specific herp you want. Craigslist can also be a good source for cheap aquariums, and make sure to check for any reptile expos that occur in your area.
When asking a question, make sure to include these details: >Type and size of animal >Enclosure dimensions >Humidity and temperature >Type of substrate >The decor you use >How often you feed >The type of food you use >If your animal is wild caught or captive bred >How often you handle >Who you bought the animal from
"Marine scientists have also raised concerns that Lolita, who has had multiple health scares in the decades in her tank, won’t be well enough to survive the diseases and pollution in the ocean, but [Pitram] Singh said he’s confident that she will survive."
This is who's spearheading Tokitae's release: Pitram Singh, co-fouder of the animal rights group Friends of Lolita. He isn't a veterinarian, marine biologist, animal trainer, or even a custodian at the Seaquarium. He's a Florida Keys real estate tycoon. And he thinks he knows more about her health and wellbeing than the actual experts warning that this is a bad idea. The other so-called philanthropist funding this operation is Jim Irsay, CEO of the Indianapolis Colts. That's right, the NFL football team.
The icing on the cake is this statement from the CEO of the Dolphin Company, Eduardo Albor (a businessman, not an animal care professional):
"He [Albor] told media gathered for the announcement about his first visit to the Seaquarium before his company purchased the theme park. He and his daughter caught the Lolita show, and he described a cheering, happy crowd of families delighting in the orca’s performance, including himself. Then, he said, his daughter told him she couldn’t watch the show anymore and needed to leave. “I cannot be here because this place is too small for Lolita,” she told him. “Dad, I have to go or I will cry.” Albor said he vowed that if he took over the park, he would do what he could to free Lolita. “I promised,” he said."
Sir, you own a swim-with-the-dolphins company, and yet you're buying activist rhetoric hook, line, and sinker. You should have promised your daughter you would do what was best for Toki. You should have listened to the animal care experts who literally work for you instead of giving in to the same people who want to see you out of business.
El-Riheim Holloway was in a pet store abusing his dog, choking it, smacking it until it flattened on the ground, threatening to kill it even after he was asked to stop multiple times. When he was asked, he said we couldn't stop him from doing it. His sons name is Sadiyd (Sadiq?) Holloway. After calling multiple shelters, not much can be done as I do not have much information, not even animal control officers are able to help much. I have an address for him but do not think it's the right one as this took place nearly 2 hours away from the address I have. I have his sons phone number, as well as the license plate # for the car El-Riheim was driving. The phone number is 6147321569. Plate number is 233ZEU. I just want something done, this dog to be taken away from them
>qott: what are some unintended consequences of transitioning that you didn't expect? You are not allowed to answer balding or anything similar like ass hair. Has to be actually unexpected that you don't usually hear about
