This has bugged me since I saw it...

[madtuna]

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If you really feel the need to take a selfie holding a reptile, please please please support the poor creatures body properly. Don't just let it dangle.
Your selfie doesn't make you look cool...just cruel.

 

[Mackka]

I agree and feel the same way when i see a fish being held up, dangling on a line with a hook in it's mouth. Support it for your photo.
Well said Mr. Tuna.
Mackka

 

[Tathradj]

did a bucket list item not long ago.

Bloke had a crock showing it off.
Yep. Held the crock in such a way it did not freak out because it's back was not
stressed.
Finger on top of it's head to stop it from gaping,
other hand supporting it.

I used to have sleepy lizards as pets when younger.
supported by both hands to stop them from dangling.
I can see in that photo the poor lizards rear legs are fighting to grab a grip.

Proper handling is essential.
The animal will calm down if supported then work out WTF is going on.

Finally, Even a snake when handled by the tail is done in such a way with it's head on the ground.
There are a few that can flick back at you but the majority of them climb themselves to attack. (Don't blame them.)
Then and then, You can be bit.
Fully agree Tuna.

Even our cat gets picked up with two hands,
supporting it's spine.
Then tossed over the shoulder. LOL

This is the avatar of a new member who hasn't been on for a bit.

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If you really feel the need to take a selfie holding a reptile, please please please support the poor creatures body properly. Don't just let it dangle.
Your selfie doesn't make you look cool...just cruel.

 

[madtuna]

Cats here get picked up with 2 hands too. Forequarters in one hand and hindquarters in the other. There is usually no spine left to support

 

[EVIE/BEE]

Some fellas eat them bobtails, supposed to be bush tucka. :/

 

[Goldfreak]

Cats here get picked up with 2 hands too. Forequarters in one hand and hindquarters in the other. There is usually no spine left to support

careful Tuna. These guys read the forum.

 

[Nightjar]

Welcome back Madtuna, have missed your contributions to the forum.

 

[madtuna]

Cheers Pete!
Sometimes I find it better to log off and take a break before I say something that will get me banned

 

[Solid Luck]

Cats here get picked up with 2 hands too. Forequarters in one hand and hindquarters in the other. There is usually no spine left to support

How's the upholstery and clothing business going. layful:

 

[silver]

I pick big lizards up by the tail, and slip my other hand in under their legs from behind.... (only to shift them off the road and into a tree).
Leaves you wondering though.... if that was the way they were heading or not lol.
Big ones bite harder, and small ones are bad enough

 

[diggit]

Best stay out of the Bush if you can't leave the flora, fauna and selfie stick alone.

 

[Eldorado]

Like this Tuna?

 

[Davent]

This wiggled to much to pick up, so I let him stay put

 

[Deepseeker]

How's the upholstery and clothing business going. layful:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...14176468-7076733-image-a-72_1559270119356.jpg

This guy is my hero. He doesn't only Reduce, but he recycles and re-uses. I wonder if there's any use for their innards?

 

[Solid Luck]

How's the upholstery and clothing business going. layful:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...14176468-7076733-image-a-72_1559270119356.jpg

This guy is my hero. He doesn't only Reduce, but he recycles and re-uses. I wonder if there's any use for their innards?

Yeah. he does a good job. Feral cats are a real bad problem.

And I never touch the wildlife. May take a pic here or there if I can, but that's about it.

I'm too scared to pat my mates lamas. Keep thinking they will bite.

 

[Ridge Runner]

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This wiggled to much to pick up, so I let him stay put

Arrr Geez Dave he only wanted a Cuddle,

 

[madtuna]

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Like this Tuna?

yeah mate...most of the ground dwellers like Shinglebacks and any of the large Skinks like the Blue tongues are the most susceptible to spine damage.
They need their spines supported.

 

[madtuna]

How's the upholstery and clothing business going. layful:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...14176468-7076733-image-a-72_1559270119356.jpg

This guy is my hero. He doesn't only Reduce, but he recycles and re-uses. I wonder if there's any use for their innards?

You skin a cat and you skin a rabbit and it can be hard to tell the difference.
Cats are a staple in the diets of many indigenous groups.

 

[grubstake]

I'm too scared to pat my mates lamas. Keep thinking they will bite.

If they're anything like their cousins the alpacas, it's spitting and kicking that you need to worry about.

 

[Goldfreak]

I'm too scared to pat my mates lamas. Keep thinking they will bite.

If they're anything like their cousins the alpacas, it's spitting and kicking that you need to worry about.

Funny you say that. We had to shear a few the other day. My old man who shouldn't have been there and nephew got a real beauty in the face. Vile smelling stuff and green to boot. They reckon it took two showers to get the smell out. Alpacas are not my favourite animal. BTW Tuna, are you really worried about that lizard or are you having a laugh and taking the piss out of a mate of yours? For all we know he could be a professional lizard chiropractor. Sincere apologies if it's the former not the latter