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Well for clarification, the Home Depot trip wasn't originally in the plan, I generally only take him (like I said) on tegu related errands, like to the local herp store that I purchase my feeders where I can talk with fellow reptile nuts. I also attempted to keep him concealed to avoid any issues, but with my hands full there wasn't much I could do to prevent him from squirming out.

I'm not among the reptiles as jewelry faction, I've been keeping reptiles since I was a child and it's always been due to my fascination, appreciation, and desire to learn about them. My friends all think my reptile obsession is weird... take that however you'd like

I'd also like to counter your point about people being "offended" by reptiles. There will always be people who don't understand or think that they are filthy creatures that should have never been introduced into this county... this belief is based on ignorance. These people are already set in their ways and already believe reptiles should be banned... by having one out in public I stand just as much of a chance of converting, or educating someone who is on the fence. I'm in no way advocating hauling a reptile around with you as some sort of accessory or attention grabber (I prefer to be left alone, personally), but education is the only way to combat ignorance, and I'm not willing to hide, or be ashamed of my animal in fear that some idiot is going to get riled up about it.

Lastly, as for the bacteria argument, I could make the same claim about touching the stylus after ANY human being touched it. God knows what their restroom etiquette is like.

<blockquote data-quote="Zilch" data-source="post: 54164" data-attributes="member: 491">Well for clarification, the Home Depot trip wasn't originally in the plan, I generally only take him (like I said) on tegu related errands, like to the local herp store that I purchase my feeders where I can talk with fellow reptile nuts.&nbsp; I also attempted to keep him concealed to avoid any issues, but with my hands full there wasn't much I could do to prevent him from squirming out.I'm not among the reptiles as jewelry faction, I've been keeping reptiles since I was a child and it's always been due to my fascination, appreciation, and desire to learn about them.&nbsp; My friends all think my reptile obsession is weird... take that however you'd like <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue&nbsp; &nbsp; :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />I'd also like to counter your point about people being &quot;offended&quot; by reptiles.&nbsp; There will always be people who don't understand or think that they are filthy creatures that should have never been introduced into this county... this belief is based on ignorance.&nbsp; These people are already set in their ways and already believe reptiles should be banned... by having one out in public I stand just as much of a chance of converting, or educating someone who is on the fence.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm in no way advocating hauling a reptile around with you as some sort of accessory or attention grabber (I prefer to be left alone, personally), but education is the only way to combat ignorance, and I'm not willing to hide, or be ashamed of my animal in fear that some idiot is going to get riled up about it.Lastly, as for the bacteria argument, I could make the same claim about touching the stylus after ANY human being touched it.&nbsp; God knows what their restroom etiquette is like.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Zilch, post: 54164, member: 491"] Well for clarification, the Home Depot trip wasn't originally in the plan, I generally only take him (like I said) on tegu related errands, like to the local herp store that I purchase my feeders where I can talk with fellow reptile nuts. I also attempted to keep him concealed to avoid any issues, but with my hands full there wasn't much I could do to prevent him from squirming out. I'm not among the reptiles as jewelry faction, I've been keeping reptiles since I was a child and it's always been due to my fascination, appreciation, and desire to learn about them. My friends all think my reptile obsession is weird... take that however you'd like :P I'd also like to counter your point about people being "offended" by reptiles. There will always be people who don't understand or think that they are filthy creatures that should have never been introduced into this county... this belief is based on ignorance. These people are already set in their ways and already believe reptiles should be banned... by having one out in public I stand just as much of a chance of converting, or educating someone who is on the fence. I'm in no way advocating hauling a reptile around with you as some sort of accessory or attention grabber (I prefer to be left alone, personally), but education is the only way to combat ignorance, and I'm not willing to hide, or be ashamed of my animal in fear that some idiot is going to get riled up about it. Lastly, as for the bacteria argument, I could make the same claim about touching the stylus after ANY human being touched it. God knows what their restroom etiquette is like. [/QUOTE]

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