levinjac
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I cant belive my eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6PegwkMXQc&feature=grec_browse
what can we do right
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6PegwkMXQc&feature=grec_browse
what can we do right
Jerks
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spanko
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Lionfish are an invasive species in the Caribbean.
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=lionfish+invade+the+caribbean
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=lionfish+invade+the+caribbean
meowzer
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Originally Posted by levinjac http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320203
ya exactly what i think but they should be captured and shiped back to there real home instead of killed
Be serious....are you going to pay for that
they are where they don't belong because of hobbyists...they dumped them there....you have to control the overpopulation (and unwanted population) somehow....
Originally Posted by levinjac http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320203
ya exactly what i think but they should be captured and shiped back to there real home instead of killed
Be serious....are you going to pay for that
they are where they don't belong because of hobbyists...they dumped them there....you have to control the overpopulation (and unwanted population) somehow....
spanko
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If you read some of the articles you will see that the accepted theory is that they were released by people intentionally into the waters and possibly by damage to home aquariums by hurricanes. They will seriously damage the ecosystem if not controlled somehow.
So I guess what I am saying is it is the fault of hobbyists that they are there in the first place, would you really want to return them to the hobbyists?
http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=lionfish+invade+the+caribbean
So I guess what I am saying is it is the fault of hobbyists that they are there in the first place, would you really want to return them to the hobbyists?
http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=lionfish+invade+the+caribbean
reefraff
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LOL! They were cleaning the fish to cook them, not mutilating them. I think it's cool that they are using the meat. Not only would it be expensive to ship them to an area where they are natural it would also be irresponsible, you would be shipping disease and parasites along with the fish.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320248
LOL! They were cleaning the fish to cook them, not mutilating them. I think it's cool that they are using the meat. Not only would it be expensive to ship them to an area where they are natural it would also be irresponsible, you would be shipping disease and parasites along with the fish.
OH...I know that...in that video...I was just speaking in general about some things that get done....not this inparticular
Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320248
LOL! They were cleaning the fish to cook them, not mutilating them. I think it's cool that they are using the meat. Not only would it be expensive to ship them to an area where they are natural it would also be irresponsible, you would be shipping disease and parasites along with the fish.
OH...I know that...in that video...I was just speaking in general about some things that get done....not this inparticular
gemmy
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Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320248
LOL! They were cleaning the fish to cook them, not mutilating them. I think it's cool that they are using the meat. Not only would it be expensive to ship them to an area where they are natural it would also be irresponsible, you would be shipping disease and parasites along with the fish.
So true. I think it's amazing how natural disasters have introduced new species from hobbyists homes to an area where they don't belong. Just look at the snake problems in Florida. Several hurricanes damaged hobbyists homes releasing snakes and other "pets" that are indigenous to South America (boas and such). These snakes have been thriving in Florida and became a huge nuisance threaten the native species. Sometimes you have to do whatever you can to protect the native species.
Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320248
LOL! They were cleaning the fish to cook them, not mutilating them. I think it's cool that they are using the meat. Not only would it be expensive to ship them to an area where they are natural it would also be irresponsible, you would be shipping disease and parasites along with the fish.
So true. I think it's amazing how natural disasters have introduced new species from hobbyists homes to an area where they don't belong. Just look at the snake problems in Florida. Several hurricanes damaged hobbyists homes releasing snakes and other "pets" that are indigenous to South America (boas and such). These snakes have been thriving in Florida and became a huge nuisance threaten the native species. Sometimes you have to do whatever you can to protect the native species.
reefraff
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320253
So true. I think it's amazing how natural disasters have introduced new species from hobbyists homes to an area where they don't belong. Just look at the snake problems in Florida. Several hurricanes damaged hobbyists homes releasing snakes and other "pets" that are indigenous to South America (boas and such). These snakes have been thriving in Florida and became a huge nuisance threaten the native species. Sometimes you have to do whatever you can to protect the native species.
Birds too. Ain't much many native birds can do against a parrot, let alone a Macaw.
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320253
So true. I think it's amazing how natural disasters have introduced new species from hobbyists homes to an area where they don't belong. Just look at the snake problems in Florida. Several hurricanes damaged hobbyists homes releasing snakes and other "pets" that are indigenous to South America (boas and such). These snakes have been thriving in Florida and became a huge nuisance threaten the native species. Sometimes you have to do whatever you can to protect the native species.
Birds too. Ain't much many native birds can do against a parrot, let alone a Macaw.
flower
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Originally Posted by levinjac http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320483
I read a macaw could snap metal in two and you need to get a specil type of cage aso they snap through bones so watch out!!
LOL...they all can. They have a canopener for a face what do you expect? I love my Blue Front amazon! when he is in a bad mood, I just leave him alone.
Originally Posted by levinjac http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320483
I read a macaw could snap metal in two and you need to get a specil type of cage aso they snap through bones so watch out!!
LOL...they all can. They have a canopener for a face what do you expect? I love my Blue Front amazon! when he is in a bad mood, I just leave him alone.
flower
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320504
Parrots like macaws have a bite force of 200 pounds per square inch. They can do some real damage. I can't imagine getting bit by one. I have been bit by conures, cockatiels, lovebirds and budgies, and the worse one was the lovebirds.
I have only had my fingers bitten, but I 'm smart eought to not put my parrot on my shoulder...there is a reason pirates wear eye patches..LOL
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320504
Parrots like macaws have a bite force of 200 pounds per square inch. They can do some real damage. I can't imagine getting bit by one. I have been bit by conures, cockatiels, lovebirds and budgies, and the worse one was the lovebirds.
I have only had my fingers bitten, but I 'm smart eought to not put my parrot on my shoulder...there is a reason pirates wear eye patches..LOL
reefraff
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Originally Posted by levinjac http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320483
I read a macaw could snap metal in two and you need to get a specil type of cage aso they snap through bones so watch out!!
They can't snap good metal but they can break the welds. I babysat a Hyacinth Macaw once which is the largest species and I mean they are huge. They had a stainless steel cage for him and told me to pull any lose bars out of the cage. They said every couple months they would have to have some of the bars welded back in.
Worst bites are from Cockatoos, really sharp beak so when they get you it cuts. African Gray's are no slouch either. They have an ungodly amount of pressure in their beaks.
Originally Posted by levinjac http:///forum/thread/381271/jerks#post_3320483
I read a macaw could snap metal in two and you need to get a specil type of cage aso they snap through bones so watch out!!
They can't snap good metal but they can break the welds. I babysat a Hyacinth Macaw once which is the largest species and I mean they are huge. They had a stainless steel cage for him and told me to pull any lose bars out of the cage. They said every couple months they would have to have some of the bars welded back in.
Worst bites are from Cockatoos, really sharp beak so when they get you it cuts. African Gray's are no slouch either. They have an ungodly amount of pressure in their beaks.