Sometimes it just takes the right reptile....

[DaRealJoker]

So I have a friend who finds reptiles a lil unnerving. He gets a bit nervous around them. His first fear is getting bit, and his second is unintentionally causing end of life. He recently came for a visit and I had my geckos out for some exercise, and he got a bit on guard. I laughed at him and said that these geckos won't bite, and are probably too afraid to try. Still a tad leary. I put the geckos back in their tank, and brought out my CWD. My friend stood way back. I told him my CWD doesn't really even know how to bite, he's so calm. My friend then took a step in to look closer. After a few moments my friend was right up in the lizards face. I think people are still under aalot of misconception, and false beleifs. I beleive, with the right amount of patience, some open mindedness, and the right reptile the bridge can be gapped. I also think a lil cander is needed too lol. Gotta make it fun for the person and it all becomes a great experiance. Well I'm off to see how many more people I can convert lol Have a good day all.

 

[ihatehumans]

Good for you! Part of the reason their are so many bans on reptiles is out of fear on the governments part. See my thread on giant reptiles as pets.

 

[DaRealJoker]

I read your post. I agree and disagree. I think if the person trying to raise the large animal has the means to do so, well let em. With gov. restrictions freedom is lost more and more. I also think some screening could be done by deallers. Like a parent or guardian to attend the child who wants a pet. So I agree, and disagree. Hope that's fair enough? Thanks for the comment

 

[ihatehumans]

I have come to the conclusion that giant reptiles (exept cocodilians) are fine as pets if kept by responsible owners.

 

[DaRealJoker]

I agree too. But Croc farming isn't a bad thing tho. There's alot of very professional people raising crocs and gators for wildlife preservation. Atleast there is a purpose for their actions. As for some young "punk" buying a gator and keeping it in the pool in his backyard is not very bright. A friend of mine had a croc he was raising in his bathtub. I told him about what is needed, he turned and got rid of the animal. So yeah, sometimes crap happens. I do think that a person can do a great job if given a chance. I also had a friend who raised a couger. That cat was huge but so friendly. There are the pet keepers, then there are the extrewme pet keepers. Great to see people who have so much enthusiasm.

 

[ihatehumans]

good points