Get Scorpions off the Menu!

Get Scorpions off the Menu!

The Issue

The Arizona State Fair that was recently held featured a variety of vendors serving up all kinds of exotic animal dishes as part of their 'attractions.' Chef John of Chef du Jour featured deep-fried scorpions. Scorpions are routinely used, abused, exploited, and killed in situations like this, all for monetary gain. Please let Chef John know that all animals (even the misunderstood and often feared ones) do not deserve to be killed and maltreated in such a disgusting fashion.

For more information on scorpion conservation, please see:

Scorpion Conservation 101

http://scorpionconservation101.weebly.com/

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M SPetition StarterMatt Ellerbeck has always loved snakes. He now devotes his time to snakes as a herpetoculturist, educator, advocate, activist, author, observer, and rehabilitator. Due to his growing concern over declining snake populations, Matt decided to start a snake conservation project in late 2004. He has since given numerous presentations on snakes in and around the Kingston area to help educate people about these reptiles and the need for their conservation. To help get his message out to the public, Matt often appears in the local media. He has been featured on local TV, radio, and in several newspapers, magazines, and other publications. Matt has also written several articles on snakes. His articles have appeared in conservation publications, newspapers, and various other mediums.
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The Issue

The Arizona State Fair that was recently held featured a variety of vendors serving up all kinds of exotic animal dishes as part of their 'attractions.' Chef John of Chef du Jour featured deep-fried scorpions. Scorpions are routinely used, abused, exploited, and killed in situations like this, all for monetary gain. Please let Chef John know that all animals (even the misunderstood and often feared ones) do not deserve to be killed and maltreated in such a disgusting fashion.

For more information on scorpion conservation, please see:

Scorpion Conservation 101

http://scorpionconservation101.weebly.com/

avatar of the starter
M SPetition StarterMatt Ellerbeck has always loved snakes. He now devotes his time to snakes as a herpetoculturist, educator, advocate, activist, author, observer, and rehabilitator. Due to his growing concern over declining snake populations, Matt decided to start a snake conservation project in late 2004. He has since given numerous presentations on snakes in and around the Kingston area to help educate people about these reptiles and the need for their conservation. To help get his message out to the public, Matt often appears in the local media. He has been featured on local TV, radio, and in several newspapers, magazines, and other publications. Matt has also written several articles on snakes. His articles have appeared in conservation publications, newspapers, and various other mediums.
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Petition created on October 14, 2009