Close call!!

[Kettennatter]

Quite frankly, I don't mind people mentioning their mistakes. Heck, I've done things wrong a number of times. As long as it is framed as a lesson learned and a warning to others, it is fine. But I guess if somebody is looking for sympathy, Facebook may be the better resource.

[MrBD1980]

Originally Posted by Kettennatter

Quite frankly, I don't mind people mentioning their mistakes. Heck, I've done things wrong a number of times. As long as it is framed as a lesson learned and a warning to others, it is fine. But I guess if somebody is looking for sympathy, Facebook may be the better resource.

I think this is a very well thought out post!

Having read some other 'whoops, look what I did' posts recently I would say that on a whole the community is supportive (although slightly scolding) when people post along the lines of " this has happened and please can everyone learn from my error" as opposed to the "wow, I did this, isn't that really bad"

I for one will take your lesson and apply it to my 'warning list' although many others will simply see a rookie mistake being publicised.

All the best with the future care.

Brian

[StudentoReptile]

Originally Posted by Kettennatter

Quite frankly, I don't mind people mentioning their mistakes. Heck, I've done things wrong a number of times. As long as it is framed as a lesson learned and a warning to others, it is fine. But I guess if somebody is looking for sympathy, Facebook may be the better resource.

Ditto.

I too have made many mistakes over the years. Just made a boo-boo this past weekend. I posted it to a local facebook group, not looking for sympathy or anything, but it was a "Hey, I goofed up. I knew better, and look where it got me. Learn from my mistake and don't do what I did."

In this case, the lesson is: don't try to mix "play time" with your routine. I have certain times I dedicate to maintenance. Spare time can be spent taking herps outside. I don't mix the two...even if its just letting some baby tortoises basking in a tub. Lots can happen if I'm not supervising. If I have to go inside, the animals come inside with me. We can always go out and get fresh air later. Its not worth the risk of losing that animal.