I'm not if any one else has noticed but there seems to be a lot of low post or new members with "Will rescue any reptiles in XXXXXX area" and it seems to be younger members.

I find it quite worrying that someone not so hot and aware of forums could actually need help and click on one of these kids links in there sigs and end up giving them an animal in need of attention.

When of course these kids don't have any money to take sick animals to vets for the proper care they might require.

Ok rant over..

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I do have this in my PM and im only a 'kid' 14.
I've got room and would take in animals and give them the care thats needed, then find a good home to take the reptile in.
I think other people may be the same as me,
i would rather someone like myself take it in off someone who doesnt know
how to care properly for the animal rather then leave it with them.
I'm happy if i do not get any as that will mean there isn't any that need homes,
but if theres a reptile that needs a home i will take it in.

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And you can always come on here and seek advice.

Guy

So what spare vivs, heating equipment, basic medications and other necessary 'tools' for rescue animals do you have?

Do you have a look local reptile vet?

Do you have spare cash should you need to take an animal to the vet?

But I notice you say "most reptiles" so do you pick and choose what animals you may want for yourself and will be easier to care for?

A true animal rescuer says no to nothing!

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The forum is to help, not hae a go at people trying to help!!
i have mats, stats, RUBS, decor food etc, I know of local vets, my parents obviously help me out with the money side, maybe i cant take in a fully grown Retic, but i still would help with what i can, and maybe point others in the right direction. Think its better then leave
and maybe let the reptile die.
if you come on here to have a go at people you do not actualy know if real life
then i suggest you dont come on the forum.

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um...i agree with everything you say, but this kid seems genuine, and does advertise or asking for freebies, like a lot do..

I dont agree, if an animal rescuer was offered something they had no experience with, no room for etc they would be foolish to say yes.
I specialise, If i were to take every rescue offered I would no longer be able to specialise, I would far rather offer the service I do (one very few people offer) and do it well than over stretch myself and struggle with cramped conditions etc
However
I also have LOTS of contacts so can help place animals in rescues/foster homes/ permanent homes.

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what age do class as an kid 16 or 17 ???

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You have to take some things with a pinch of salt really. I'm all for all these new people "rescuing" animals if it means I have less to deal with in my rescue to be quite honest, lord knows we can easily run up £500+ a year on vet bills alone and then people gripe about paying a £20 rehoming fee.

Inexperienced people offering to rescue things is worrying a little bit, but at the end of the day, if people are going to dump animals or let them die of neglect, incorrect habitat or even starvation, even a teenager as long as they intend to do it right and have the support of their parents, well they certainly can't make it any worse.

Yes of course, extreme cases should always go to the most experienced person available, but a lot of the more common things can be looked after by the inexperienced and given a far greater quality of life. As a rescue that is often full and has hard a hard time rehoming some animals that are even perfectly health, I honestly don't know how fussy we can afford to be, everyone who is ready and willing should be utilised - but they do need a backup plan in case of emergency veterinary treatment and do need to be aware of serious quarantine issues etc.

I don't mind people stating in their signature or on one specific thread they are available for certain things, what I absolutely cannot abide is the people who go into the classifieds and post "Wanted: Adult female Royal Python, free please", and seriously expect to get anything but condemnation in return. Being willing to take animals on that need it, and actively looking for freebies because you're not willing to pay for what you want, are two totally different things.

There are some things I would refuse, such as DWA for example, even though I can legally keep all species of DWA, I simply do not have the experience to deal with them and would only have the experience to deal with one or two species if they needed it.

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