Six Endangered Blue Iguanas Murdered

[alex_c]

that is absolutely disgusting that some lowlife(s) would do that hope they get caught or something really bad happens to them. perhaps try approaching some of the large global security companies such as blackwater etc because you never know one of them may give you a sponsorship and the security you require.

[pythonhappy]

that is so sad hope karma gets them in the end

[snakelvr]

R.I.P Pedro

[Shannon]

Thanks everyone - I really appreciate your posts.

Snakecharma - I can guarantee an amazing and memorable experience by volunteering at the Blue Iguana Recovery Program in the Cayman Islands.

I spent two (short) weeks there and enjoyed every second! On top of the fantastic contact you get with the Blues, Cayman has many other features like the Caribbean Sea (great diving + stingray city), all year summer, a host of other reptile life such as anoles and the Cayman Racer (Alsophis cantherigerus caymanus) and I can highly recommend the 'Cayman Colada' after work each day!

Check out the IRCF website for volunteer info. A minimum of two weeks is required, basic accommodation provided. I flew from Brisbane to LA / LA - Miami / Miami to Grand Cayman and it cost me around $3000 return in October 07. Worth every single cent!!!!


http://www.blueiguana.ky/


http://www.ircf.org

PEDRO in all his glory in his enclosure, Oct 07 - R.I.P. - 1993 - May 3, 2008


Me holding Peter a juvenile Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi)


Digging up a hatched nest


Me weeding 'Croocked Tail's' enclosure


Cayman Colada's after work here each day - YUM!


Threat Display


Cleaning out Juvenile enclosures


Iguana Crossing

[johan.hurter]

I am most disgusted.

[lozza]

that really makes me sick - how could anyone do such a terrible thing to poor defenceless animals I found this very upsetting so I can't imagine how you would feel Shannon having worked with the beautiful creatures. I really hope they catch whoever was responsible and they get what they deserve.

[dude_joel]

pathetic. absolutely pathetic...

[Shannon]

I was devastated when I found out, as you can imagine. Spent a few days crying! Now I'm just angry!

That's why I'm posting about it and trying to make something positive come out of it and help out the Blue Iguana Recovery Program by encouraging donations - since now they have to spend much needed money on security. Sickening!

https://ircf.org/donate.php

If you can donate please click the link above, make sure to choose 'Blue Iguana Recovery Program' from the drop down menu so the donation goes there.

[andyscott]

Hi Shannon,
If the BIRP use that photo of you holding Peter in their funding campaign. The Iguana's will be out of trouble in no time (2 stunning creatures).
Its not much but I just donated $100 via paypal (it took 3 minutes)
With all the members on AP&S, we should be able to make a little bit of a difference.

I feel a little better after donating but I still want to inflict violence on those involved.

[pseudechis4740]

What a bunch of heartless mogrels! How could anyone commit such a senseless act against those beautiful majestic animals. I only hope they get their just desserts

[Shannon]

Andy, Thank you so much for donating - I know how much it will mean for them.

To others - you can donate whatever amount you can afford so please make the effort and bring some good out of a senseless tragedy.

Originally Posted by andyscott

Hi Shannon,
If the BIRP use that photo of you holding Peter in their funding campaign. The Iguana's will be out of trouble in no time (2 stunning creatures).
Its not much but I just donated $100 via paypal (it took 3 minutes)
With all the members on AP&S, we should be able to make a little bit of a difference.

I feel a little better after donating but I still want to inflict violence on those involved.

[Shannon]

UPDATE -

A seventh Blue Iguana dies from it's injuries.

http://www.blueiguana.ky/news_bik_ccc05082008.htm



Please help by donating to B.I.R.P. in their time of need - let makes something positive come out of this horrific tragedy!

Make sure to choose 'Blue Iguana Recovery Program' from the drop down menu
http://www.ircf.org/donate.php

Thursday 8th May, 2008 Posted: 08:22 CIT (13:22 GMT)

. . . the number of dead blues increased to seven yesterday. Staff of the Blue Iguana Recovery Programme had discovered Matthias, an adult male, dragging his left front leg on Tuesday. Before he could be taken for X–rays, he died.

“He was a beautiful adult, just coming into his prime,” said Fred Burton, director of the Blue Iguana Recovery Programme. He confirmed that Matthias had been with a female who was about ready to lay her eggs, so he could have produced offspring.

[angel]

I did not realise people could be so heartless or stupid,.... i am sorry for the loss

[Tatelina]

Yuck. We have people running over dogs in Sydney...and people stomping on lizards overseas.
Charming.

[Chris1]

thats horrific,.....people are such a-holes.