regulation for Sulcatas?

[yagyujubei]

NO MORE REGULATIONS!!!!EVER!!!!FOR ANYTHING!!!!

 

[caknarr13]

I am a seventh grade science teacher and I have my sulcata's as classroom pets. I have been educating my student on responsible pet ownership. I believe that we all have to make a difference in our own way. I think it is great to discuss regulation but a grassroots effort is what we need. Show your animals whenever you can and explain to all that will listen. All children are interested in these beautiful animals. To teach the children today will change the world tomorrow. At best we can have kids correct the adults. It works with anti smoking it could work with this issue. At worse we will have educate adults in ten years. It isn't an instant solution but it's better than the governmental infringement brought on by regulation.
By the way my students can tell you what causes pyramiding and other issue with sulcata's because they really love these animals big and small. I have even had one student correct her uncle on the diet he was feeding a large sulcata he picked up a a flea market.

 

[JacksonR]

The majority of people who contact me looking to adopt a tortoise are looking for "one of those that get really big." And just looking at the questions here on the forum asked by sulcata newbies...why isn't my sulcata growing bigger?...how big will he get?...how long does it take for him to get big?...makes you realize that a very large tortoise is somewhat of a status symbol to some people. Just like those weird snake people who want a giant snake. Its something they really really want, but have absolutely no clue what it means to have it once it gets too big to handle, or so big it tears up the yard. There's just no way you are going to reach these people. They have to find out for themselves.

Speaking of which....I'm getting a King Cobra some day!

 

[Kristina]

The government already has too much control over my daily life, and a law like this would only open the door to all kinds of new rules and regulations that have absolutely nothing to do with the constitution of the United States and only infringe further on my rights and freedoms.

In theory, it is a good idea. Unfortunately, it would never work the way we want to involve the government. I wish more people would educate themselves, I really do. Really the only thing that anyone concerned over the state of things as far as Sulcata overpopulation can do is do their best to educate others on their needs and requirements.

 

[LeaderLeprechaun]

I am a seventh grade science teacher and I have my sulcata's as classroom pets. I have been educating my student on responsible pet ownership. I believe that we all have to make a difference in our own way. I think it is great to discuss regulation but a grassroots effort is what we need. Show your animals whenever you can and explain to all that will listen. All children are interested in these beautiful animals. To teach the children today will change the world tomorrow. At best we can have kids correct the adults. It works with anti smoking it could work with this issue. At worse we will have educate adults in ten years. It isn't an instant solution but it's better than the governmental infringement brought on by regulation.
By the way my students can tell you what causes pyramiding and other issue with sulcata's because they really love these animals big and small. I have even had one student correct her uncle on the diet he was feeding a large sulcata he picked up a a flea market.

I agree this is a good start and a good idea. However, for the most part I dont see 7th graders nationwide learning about how to take care of animals, which in my opinion is sad. I dont really see the government or school boards including this kind of topic into the yearly curriculum either. However, some sort of school function like they used to have in my old elementary school would be nice. They brought in animals, healthy and hurt, to educate the students about the importance of animal and their care. This in my opinion would also be a good start.

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I don't believe there should be a regulation except for the amount of babies produced by breeders. I understand the "accident" but in the long run a prevention of babies being produced would be good.

 

[bfmorris]

I don't believe there should be a regulation except for the amount of babies produced by breeders. I understand the "accident" but in the long run a prevention of babies being produced would be good.

A gubmint regulation to control tortoises breeding? LOL!!
I'll go for that, only the earliest most established breeders should be allowed to produce.

While we're at it, we can require licenses for people to reproduce--If a potential parent is on welfare, or illegal drugs, or is a convicted felon, regulate their gonads.