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January 4th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
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Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 1:10 PM on 4th January 2012
What could be Britain’s most daring thieves were last night on the run from police after around 100 exotic animals – including a 5ft crocodile – were swiped in a pet shop raid.
The dwarf caiman crocodile was part of a haul including dozens of snakes and lizards snatched from Stockport Pet Warehouse in Heaviley, Greater Manchester.
Officers are now hunting the missing menagerie and have warned the thieves they could be risking life and limb trying to handle the stolen predator.
‘Gutted’: Stockport Pet Warehouse owners John Bibby, left, and Paul Williamson fear for their animals safety if they are not cared for properly
The owners of the shop, Jon Bibby, 40, and Paul Williamson, 45, are also concerned about the stolen animals who, they fear, may not survive if not cared for properly.
Mr Williamson said: ‘There have been about 100 animals taken, the most dangerous being the crocodile, but also about 50 snakes, some of which are five to six foot.’
Around 40 lizards, including geckos and bearded dragons, were also stolen, he added.
‘We can obviously replace these, but they also took two birds, a cockatoo and a parakeet, which we were caring for while customers were on holiday,’ Mr Williamson said.
‘They had taught the cockatoo to talk and that is not something that can be replaced. It will be devastating for them.’
Exotic: The pilfered pets included geckos, like this small green one seen scurrying across a white board…
… as well as bearded dragon lizards like this one sticking out his tongue in preparation to snatch its prey
THE WORLD’S SMALLEST KNOWN CROCS: DWARF CAIMAN FACTS
The Cuvier’s dwarf caiman is the smallest known species of crocodilian reptile, with a total length of up to 5.2ft in males and typically up to 4ft in females.
Hailing from northern and central South America, the nocturnal dwarf caimans live near fast stretches of stream, using burrows as shelter during the day.
While young, they mainly eat invertebrates like tropical insects and freshwater molluscs, broadening their diet to include fish as they mature.
However, like all crocodiles, they still have fiercely powerful jaws and sharp teeth, capable of cracking the shells of their prey and ripping flesh and bone.
Mr Williamson, who has run the store
on Hallam Street, Heaviley, with his friend for five years, feared the
animals may have been stolen to order. He added: ‘It is winter and the reptiles need specialised care. Without this, they will not last very long.’
Thieves smashed their way into the
shop through the shutters. Once inside they broke into secure, caged
areas where the dangerous creatures were kept, opened up their tanks and
took them away.
The owners say their business will be trading as normal despite the setback. Mr Williamson said: ‘We are gutted. It is not a great start to the new year, but we have got to stay positive. We will clean up and open up as usual.’
Mr Bibby, who has been in the pet trade for 25 years, said: ‘The crocodile is a wild animal.
‘It is dangerous, it is not something that you should handle, along with the other reptiles.’
Police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch. Detective Sergeant David Jordan said: ‘Should anyone come across these animals they should take care and inform the authorities immediately.
‘We are appealing to anyone with information, and indeed to anyone who may know who is behind this very tenacious burglary.
‘The offenders must have used implements to force their way in and the animals themselves have a very high monetary value.’
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My dears, these animals are captive bred, and most of them for generations. The trade of ‘wild caught’ reptiles is heavily frowned upon, and in decline because of increasing conscientiousness.
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Bearded Dragons? Stop knocking Women’s Libbers!
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Alan Rowley, Sa Kaeo, 4/1/2012 14:08====Thanks Alan, missed the plodspeak, fell asleep before getting that far. Easy mistake to make I suppose (not), both words ending in “shus” and all that.
Apologies to journo (who never thought it strange anyway)
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‘We are appealing to anyone with information, and indeed to anyone who may know who is behind this very tenacious burglary.’
I think the word the police were groping blindly for is ‘audacious’.
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Why “tenacious”? Did the journo get a new book of adjectives for Christmas?
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Yesterday, my dad and brother’s bike were stolen. In total, there were about £300. My poor dad has no car and has to start taking the bus to work. I can sympathise with these poor men as the theft would seriously affect their lives and business. Though the law deals with theft, I think noone tells you the horrible feeling it leaves you with.
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The trade in exotic animals is deeply offensive. These animals should be living in their natural environment.
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Mr Bibby states: “The crocodile is a wild animal. It is dangerous, it is not something that you should handle, along with other reptiles.” So, what on earth were these poor creatures doing in a pet shop?
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These pet shop owners only care about the money they make from these animals and not the animals welfare.
These poor exotic pets should be living a natural life and not in cages and tanks, having to rely on heated equipment to keep them alive. The stress these poor creatures go through being brought over to this country is sickening.
I have no respect for anyone who makes a living in this way.
The trade of exotic animals should be banned, infact pet shops should be banned from selling any animals full stop!
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