MrFireStorm
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That really sucks....sorry to hear.
Were they microchipped????
Were they microchipped????
Stolen Pygmy Stimsons - Last night
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richoman_3
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that sucks heaps 
when i get my billion dollar house, all the windows are going to be taipan and death adder tanks so if people try to break in theyll get more than what they asked for
when i get my billion dollar house, all the windows are going to be taipan and death adder tanks so if people try to break in theyll get more than what they asked for
No they weren't. I didnt realise you could microchip reptiles.
that sucks heaps
when i get my billion dollar house, all the windows are going to be taipan and death adder tanks so if people try to break in theyll get more than what they asked for
I getting some Velociraptors shipped in from Jurassic Park
richoman_3
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i hope you get them back!
and if they try to break in again like that the electric garage door goes down faster and slices their head off there body.. hehe
and if they try to break in again like that the electric garage door goes down faster and slices their head off there body.. hehe
You can - it might not necessarily be a good idea. That's a whole other debate. Your pygmies were probably too small for it anyway.
MrFireStorm
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For what other reasons do you think it is not a good idea???
I agree, if they are "too small", but at what size do you say is too small????
Travisty
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Maybe it was your neighbours and the "stolen handbag" was just a decoy
Khagan
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It's more like, what is the point to it? Microchip serves zero purpose when it's of no use unless you actually find the animals. The chances of finding the person who did it are slim, let alone tracking down where the animals have gone once likely being sold on. Even then i'm sure if you know what you're doing, a microchip could be easily found and removed.
BigWillieStyles
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Thats terrible, hope they turn up. I had a similar thing happen to my birds several years ago.
andyscott
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I think it sounds a little sus. If nothing esle was taken then IMO they were the target. So saying that, no one is going to wait around in the cold, just waiting for a chance, a slight chance that maybe you go out at 4am.
Did your neighbours know you had them? and if so, have they shown interest in them?
My way of thinking is that they saw you leave, broke in and took the snakes, then planted the handbag as an alibi.
Thats just my way of thinking, they may not be involved, but I wouldnt dismiss them.
MrFireStorm
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Fair comment....So why is it a legal requirement in some states to have domesticated pets (cats/dogs) microchipped??
It would appear that there was more than just our break ins last night. 5 break ins were reported in my area. And the handbag that was stolen the theif went over there back fence that lead them onto my street. Might just be a coincidence that I left as they were in my street.
I havent ruled out the neighbours or someone I know buy a long shot. You just never know who to trust.
Thanks for everyones support it means so much to me
I havent ruled out the neighbours or someone I know buy a long shot. You just never know who to trust.
Thanks for everyones support it means so much to me
ingie
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Because they escape and run away! Then you can be contacted by the vet or the pound to come and collect your animal. If someone was to STEAL your dog or cat a microchip is still going to mean nothing like it would with a stolen snake, unless the animal escapes from the thief and ends up at the vet or pound. How many people are going to find a snake and say "Oh I might just take this snake I found down to the local vet and see if it has a microchip". How many people are going to STEAL a snake and say "Oh I might just take this down to the local vet and see if it has a microchip". Haha!
It could be useful if you found the person and needed evidence to show police that it was your snake. Although they probably wouldn't have your snakes on license so that is another way of showing they were stolen.
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Bryce
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That's terrible mate. Its a shame that the hobby has this happening more and more. i have just spent 8k on a security system for my facility. i find it insane that i have to spend that kind of money to protect what is already mine!
lizardloco
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I feel sooooo sorry for you!
Don't you wish there was reptile insurance, like on the other thread!
Don't you wish there was reptile insurance, like on the other thread!
snakelover33
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Hope you get your snakes back. Thats really a bummer having your house broken in to and your snakes stolen. catch those disgusting theives!
catch those disgusting theives!reptilian1924
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l'm sorry to hear that you have had your Stimson Pythons stolen from your home, l hope they both are found and returned to your home in the same condition as they were before they were stolen ASAP.
lts a shame that as the interest in Reptile keeping continues to grow that more and more thefts and breakings a happening these days, l hope this does not put people of from wanting to continue their hobby or passion with Reptile keeping and breeding.
lts a shame that as the interest in Reptile keeping continues to grow that more and more thefts and breakings a happening these days, l hope this does not put people of from wanting to continue their hobby or passion with Reptile keeping and breeding.
benjamind2010
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It's just terrible losing your pets to these lowlifes. I cannot imagine what I'd feel towards anyone who stole my pets. I wouldn't be happy, that's for sure. I would report them if I knew who they were. They need to be taught that taking what doesn't belong to them will bring negative consequences. I'd suggest a huge fine, maybe a few thousand, would be enough to deter them from ever doing it again. If that didn't work, then maybe some time in the clink.
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