Front page pic

[Splitmore]

Just an observation, and one for the admins to consider, the picture of the carpet eating a rat on the front page probably isn't the most appealing image to someone who may stumble on this site. I personally couldn't care less but my sister-in-law has seen it a couple of times and always makes some derogatory comment. It's certainly a turn off to anyone who may just be curious about our hobby and comes across APS. I know it's reality but the rats face still looking at you as it goes down the hatch has the potential to upset the ignorant.
Perhaps a nice pic of a green python or something else would be more appropriate.
Something to consider.

 

[Dicco]

I have to agree with you there splitmore, although I really love the pic.

 

[Greg]

Nah leave it there, it seems to sum up the whole site I reckon.

 

[Greebo]

If somebody can't stomach a picture of a snake eating a rat then the hobby is probably not for them anyway.
The photo has sentimental value too.

 

[Sdaji]

Die little mousie!!! :twisted:

 

[westhamsc]

i like it leave it be.

besides it keeps rodent lovers away.

 

[Administrator]

You might be right.. what do others think?

 

[phantom]

the only time i get too see a mouses face is when my male diamond eats he always eats back end first. :twisted:

 

[Guest]

I like it.

 

[redline]

i loveeeeeeee it keep it

 

[instar]

You have to be kidding splitmore, have you only just noticed it mate? LMAO :lol: Anyone intrested in snakes will have to get used to the idea anyway! Imo theres plenty else to be offended about. :roll:

 

[earthmother]

I see your point. But maybe if you point out to your wife that that IS what they eat and the rodent population will boom without these predators. Really, it's called the food chain, Also, tell her that this is one gentle snake, he is sweet natured, predictable (to a point) and easy to handle.
I don't like to think of Urkel having his name muddied - lol, a pun. Because he truely is one fine python.

I love it. I love the snake personally. He belongs to Shadow now. You know, he only likes to eat mice. So, that's a good photo.

Mudmum

 

[Splitmore]

You have to be kidding splitmore, have you only just noticed it mate? LMAO

No Instar, I'm well aware it's been there since this site's been up and running and to be perfecly honest hadn't spared a thought for it till my sister-in-law picked up on it and made comment.

 

[Magpie]

Actually, my main concern is that the mouse appears to be live?
Surely appearing to advocate live feeding is not a good thing.
By the way, there is also a lizard forum here and one relating to turts and frogs. Neither of these necessaraly eats rodents.

 

[instar]

By the way, there is also a lizard forum here and one relating to turts and frogs. Neither of these necessaraly eats rodents.

Actually they both can and do, though not as a staple. :wink:

 

[Fuscus]

I like it. Anyhow the site name is Aussie Pythons and Snakes. The frog, lizard and newt sections are just appediums.

 

[Ricko]

hey splitmore does ur sister in law watch u feed ur snakes??

 

[Splitmore]

hey splitmore does ur sister in law watch u feed ur snakes??

no way Ricko she's totally turned off by reptiles in general.

 

[africancichlidau]

I say leave it, it's a work of art

 

[Hickson]

Leave it.



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