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Posted by Terry on April 11, 2001 at 22:29:17:

In Reply to: Re: Books - articles - monographs - videos - forums posted by WL on April 11, 2001 at 21:15:38:

You wrote>>
I apologize if my comments on researching first seemed offensive to those who are researching after the fact. My real problem is with the person who sold the tortoises to a novice without properly informing them of proper care. Dealers should be better regulated, but that will never happen. Anyhow, good luck with your torts, and I am sure you will be a caring and good owner>>>

Another great post thank you.
I agree that much of the blame falls on certain stores and dealers. Not only for the misinformation on care and diet. But also the care that many of these tortoises recieve, ( or rather don't recieve)while at the store.Not only selling the creatures to a novice without providing correct care info. But even selling ill animals.

Your comments on researching first were not offensive at all. I agree with you.
I didn't research properly , but luckily I found this forum and was offered friendly advise and headed in the right direction.( Thanks Marissa!)

Had I been met with hostility for not researching first , it could have been another story.

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: You wrote>> : I apologize if my comments on researching first seemed offensive to those who are researching after the fact. My real problem is with the person who sold the tortoises to a novice without properly informing them of proper care. Dealers should be better regulated, but that will never happen. Anyhow, good luck with your torts, and I am sure you will be a caring and good owner>>> : Another great post thank you. : I agree that much of the blame falls on certain stores and dealers. Not only for the misinformation on care and diet. But also the care that many of these tortoises recieve, ( or rather don't recieve)while at the store.Not only selling the creatures to a novice without providing correct care info. But even selling ill animals. : Your comments on researching first were not offensive at all. I agree with you. : I didn't research properly , but luckily I found this forum and was offered friendly advise and headed in the right direction.( Thanks Marissa!) : Had I been met with hostility for not researching first , it could have been another story.

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