How to EAT a gecko?

Tanggecko

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I have a female tremper enigma leopard gecko for adoption. I posted her on craigslist, GF, and a few other sites. This is the craigslist ad.

I have a female enigma leopard gecko that im trying to adopt out. She has the "enigma problem" if you know a little about geckos. She has trouble getting her food so she needs to be fed with tongs. I do not have a tank to give away with her. i can provide a heat mat if needed.

Note:A friend of mine(Strikerboy) posted a gecko for sale not too long ago. As a joke I sent him a PM and asked if he wanted to trade for a Tremper albino enigma. (the one im adopting out with the enigma problems) At first I thought it was Strikerboy getting me back. (Strikerboy is a Pastor of a church and an active hunter) The Emails came from a yahoo address.

This is a response i received. Note: the names have been changed to protect the ignorant.

Ignorantfool:If yu got it i have 25 dolars i can give for it! how ig of tank does i need

Me:Yeah, I still have her. A 10 gallon aquarium would work well for her needs. I have an under tank heater if you need it. Your money isn't necessary though the offer is appreciated. Just take good care of her. I just need to make room for other leopard geckos. You can give me a call at 8122309762 if you want to see her.

Ignorantfool:now your post said you have to eat her with tonges? Do you mean chop sticks? Or can i cut the meat off her bones into bigger slabs and use a fork and knife?

(didnt check my post before responding)

Me:Ha ha, Did it really? Thats a big old TYPO.

Ignorantfool:h well If i could pick it up tonight that would be great I heard it teast like alagator? Do i have to cook it on the heat pad or is the oven ok do you have any recipts?

Me:Umm, I hear they are good boiled in holy water with a little lemon pepper. Just stick her in the freezer for a few hours before you throw her in the boiling water. I live in Shelburn. I'll give you my address and you can come and eat all my lizards. I hear the Hemipines taste awesome.

Ignorantfool:Im not sure what Hemipines is or where you buy it at? what is your address and ill be down tonight. how may can i have?

After that Their was a bunch of cursing/threats that shouldnt be posted. I called Strikerboy to make sure it wasnt him. I even Traced back the IP address to make sure they didnt match.


Anyone hear of anything like this? I dont know if someone was trying to be funny or what. I cant believe someone would want to eat a gecko.
 

GrimmyX15

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O.O interesting, that was very strange kiddo. -_- I think it could be "trying to be funny" but dont just sell this lizard to boy.
 

leolover23

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This isn't offensive in the least, but maybe they were foreign? I know in some countries they do eat animals that we consider to be pets, such as dogs or guinea pigs. Crazy, eh? But it sure was an odd thing to read :D
 

Tanggecko

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I don't know how I would have reacted to that. How weird!

yeah, at first I was joking around. Then the guy started demanding my address and threatening me. Not cool!

This isn't offensive in the least, but maybe they were foreign? I know in some countries they do eat animals that we consider to be pets, such as dogs or guinea pigs. Crazy, eh? But it sure was an odd thing to read :D

Thats what my wife said. Even if you were going to eat a gecko it would be kinda like eating Bluegill fish. It would take a bunch to get a meal. NASTY!!!
 

leolover23

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Thats what my wife said. Even if you were going to eat a gecko it would be kinda like eating Bluegill fish. It would take a bunch to get a meal. NASTY!!!

Right!?! But, hey, maybe it's personal preference, like escargot! haha :)
 

gothra

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Umm...I've heard some Chinese use dried gecko (giant gecko I think) to make soup, it goes in the Chinese medicine catergory...the fact that the person mentioned chopsticks might be a hint.
 

GeckoGathering

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Gecko Treat

Umm...I've heard some Chinese use dried gecko (giant gecko I think) to make soup, it goes in the Chinese medicine catergory...the fact that the person mentioned chopsticks might be a hint.

Hey Bonnie....
Check the label ......:D
Chinese haven't cornered the market yet.
LOL.....I have mine on crackers.:D
PottedGecko.jpg


I list myself as Gourmet Hobbyist.
Please Note:
Of course this is more of "Old Man Fantasy Humor"
,so don't send me a bunch of HATE MAIL young guns.
Take care. HJ



 

Tanggecko

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Umm...I've heard some Chinese use dried gecko (giant gecko I think) to make soup, it goes in the Chinese medicine catergory...the fact that the person mentioned chopsticks might be a hint.

I think he mentioned chopsticks because I said "tongs" in my post. He gave me the impression that he wanted to use a fork and knife. He stated (in an email that wasn't posted) that he was trying to make a lizard dinner for a friend(and that I was F-ing it up). You can clearly tell that his English skills are poor. I dont really care if hes foreign or not.

NO GECKO SOUP FOR YOU!

shameless Seinfeld catchphrase
 
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UnicornSpirit

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Lol! That's odd. Yes, there are a lot of weirdos around Craigslist. I know because I look there every week for jobs. Do you know how many fake jobs & scams I have to scroll through to find something even remotely decent? Craigslist is so depressing.

However, a few months ago I did find a really great home for my Bearded Dragon on Craigslist. Her father bought her as a birthday present for his 13 year old daughter. I was so touched because that was around the age when I really got into reptiles too. We still keep in touch now and then and my Madison (they kept her original name) is doing great! :)
 

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