People like sticking things up their butt because it's taboo I assume haha.
Bullhead Cat being released today
- Thread starter Go_redfish
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Department of fish and game has a standard testing "check list" of fish released to wild habitat to from any captive station. What they are looking for is viral contamination. They test alot of fish my friend. Do you have any idea how many captive raised native fish are released in local waters annually for restocking purposes? 100s of thousands. I didnt rehab the fish because this one wild fish matters soooo much. I did it to share a passion for fish and learning with my 8yr old daughter. To show her that compassion and education and science can all come togther. I am a staunch defender of my local ecosystems hun and I play by the rules. Its mostly the same protocol met when I release rehabbed wild birds, mammals, and reptiles.
I guess we will have to disagree on this one but you sound like a kind person and im sure your heart is in the right spot. My concern would be the transfer of bacteria and other micro organisms since the fish did come from a aquarium and not a certified facility.
Some people would be happy to have that be the way they go out. Not me, but someone out there would say it applies to them.
Not you. Riiiiiiight lol. Just dont add electricity or household cleaners to the mix. ...this thread is gettin freakin weird
My concern is not with the OP who seems to know her stuff but with less educated or knowledgeable people being inspired to do the same thing in their own local ecosystems without taking the same precautions and safeguards
Nice! As someone who is always trying to learn by observing things, I find this thread interesting, if you ever feel the need to nerd out here, don't hesitate!
Thank you. Tho I should have lead with a "don't try this at home" disclaimer. That fish went thru antibiotics and parasite treatments. Removing the hooks from him was almost a surgical procedure. One has to be nearly OCD about keeping things sterilized to avoid cross contamination. 10 slides were made on this fish before and AFTER recovery and didn't find anything that you don't normally find on every fish with the after slides. Paid for viral screening out of my own pocket. The lake i released him in is privately owned (not by me but I have permission to release there) and the owner restricts acess so its not as heavily fished and hunted. I usually release turtles ducks geese and egrets there. I dont usually rescue wild fish but it was fun to do thia with my daughter
I want her to have a love and respect for wildlife and the spaces they live in.
