Cobra and Baby

[RandyRhoads]

Originally Posted by infernalis

This makes me want to puke....

Varanus leather Strap. Black colour. Watch lug size 18m | eBay

Or how about a stylish "Varanus I-phone case?

Varanus Case

I hate people sometimes.

I have no idea what source the leather comes from so I guess it could be something bad. I like stuff like this, any time I can get ahold of a naturally deceased reptile I love turning it into something nifty.

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

I have no idea what source the leather comes from so I guess it could be something bad. I like stuff like this, any time I can get ahold of a naturally deceased reptile I love turning it into something nifty.

i'm all for making nice thiongs out naturally deceased snakes mate

it seems less of a waste than leaving it outside to rot

cheers shaun

[Rogue628]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

i'm all for making nice thiongs out naturally deceased snakes mate

it seems less of a waste than leaving it outside to rot

cheers shaun

You just made me snort and now my boyfriend's laughing at me

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by Rogue628

You just made me snort and now my boyfriend's laughing at me

crap.....

i just read the misprint in my post

i think i'd have snorted coffee everywhere had i been drinking at the time

i thought crap,now folks are going to think i'm into snakeskin thongs

not a pretty thought

nothing gets missed on here

cheers shaun

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

I have no idea what source the leather comes from so I guess it could be something bad. I like stuff like this, any time I can get ahold of a naturally deceased reptile I love turning it into something nifty.

Slaughtered monitor lizards....

How could you wear a watch made out of Chomper's mom or dad?

[RandyRhoads]

How do you know it's slaughtered Wayne, did it say somewhere? ( sorry I didn't bother reading all the ebay posts )

Lol @ chomper. I couldn't if their death was intentional just for skin.

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

How do you know it's slaughtered Wayne, did it say somewhere? ( sorry I didn't bother reading all the ebay posts )

Lol @ chomper. I couldn't if their death was intentional just for skin.

I don't have to read the ebay advert.

I am well aware of the international Varanus leather trade.

Every year 1000's of monitors are slaughtered for their hides, The market for exotic Varanus leather items is staggering, especially in Europe, where you can purchase cell phone cases made from monitor hides, belts, watches, wallets are all considered "designer goods"

When Daniel Bennett performed his study of 200 stomach contents, where do you think a biologist who loves these animals so much he went to Africa to study them in their natural environment came to get 200 stomachs? He certainly did not just go and kill 200 monitors, he went to the "leather processing plant"

The "Pet trade" is equally brutal, they sell babies in mall stores for $20-35 each and 99% of them are purchased by people who have no flipping idea what they are buying.

Not to mention the "ranching" trade...

Sorry to rant off.....

[RandyRhoads]

No thanks for educating. I had no idea.