I was just thinking....

[Saloli]

Why do people label animals as b grade etc just because they aren't perfect? An injury that gives them a scar or a minor developmental anomaly doesn't ( generally speaking of course ) effect their inherent value as a living being or pet and in most cases the ability to reproduce. Why does it effect people's opinions of them? Take Blue for example a lot of people would want him because of his colors but because he has scars (despite having a not quite functional hinge from his run in with a dog which is why he is still with me he still is attractive enough to the females to be allowed to mate) not many would pay for him. Not that I'm selling him or any of the others that live with me (for one in a Md it is illegal to sell wild caught boxers and two I don't own them as I would not say I own any animal).

 

[yagyujubei]

The use of the term "B" grade isn't a demeaning term, it's simply the seller saying that this particular specimin isn't perfect, and has some flaws. If I am paying $50 for a turtle, as a pet, it's certainly different than if I just sent the seller $500, only to discover a missing back foot on a new male intended for breeding. All things being equal, I would definately prefer the better specimin. Missing scutes, or a lot of erosion from old shell rot can cause problems that you won't find in one that doesn't have these flaws.A missing back foot on a female can mean that she will be unable top bury her eggs.

 

[Neal]

The use of the term "B" grade isn't a demeaning term, it's simply the seller saying that this particular specimin isn't perfect, and has some flaws. If I am paying $50 for a turtle, as a pet, it's certainly different than if I just sent the seller $500, only to discover a missing back foot on a new male intended for breeding. All things being equal, I would definately prefer the better specimin. Missing scutes, or a lot of erosion from old shell rot can cause problems that you won't find in one that doesn't have these flaws.A missing back foot on a female can mean that she will be unable top bury her eggs.

I would have said the same thing.

For me, a lot of the animals I buy are based on looks. So I want to know as much as I can about the turtle or tortoise before I purchase it. An animal advertised as B grade would obviously help me out with that decision. Other times I am looking different things where looks and appearance aren't as important, then it doesn't matter.

I don't think the turtle or tortoise minds being called B grade.

 

[Saloli]

I understand about wanting to know about injuries and what not but they should just say what is wrong which they almost never do in the ads.