Plaid, and everyone else. I think I need to better explain myself here because I think my sarcastic humor is being perceived as smart-ass remarks, and as is well known, perception equals reality.
I am in no way discounting those folks that keep reptiles as pets; be they lizards, snakes or what have you. Like Plaid, I am an animal lover by nature and were it not for my wife, zoning restrictions and outright financial limitations, I would presently be housing as many neglected and abused dogs and assorted animals as I could. It is no surprise to see me in the median of a major interstate trying to coax a stray dog into my truck without scaring him into oncoming traffic, so Plaid, I totally understand where you are coming from.
My intent was to merely joke around, and after reviewing my posts, I can absolutely understand where someone may have misinterpreted my words as being "smart-assish" (like that Tweak, I made up my own word too!) Sometimes, the written word lacks the context of the subject, and try as I might to make sure my intent is understood, I fail sometimes.
So, to Plaid and any other member I may have mistakenly offended or made to feel the butt of a joke, I offer my sincerest apology for the misperception my comments may have had.
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