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    Posted: 24 Jun 2008 at 3:26pm

....found in a bunch of bananas.

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=18772 3&in_page_id=34#StartComments

Quite obviously a smooth newt.  A smooth newt appearing on a bunch of bananas is suspicious to say the least.

Some astounding quotes from the above article;

 'I rang Tesco headquarters and they said they would destroy him for me'

That was very good of Tescos to offer.

An RSPCA officer who collected Ned (edit; a smooth newt) could not identify the species but said he was a baby and not from Britain.

At least we can rest assured that the experts are available to offer the benefit of their wisdom to the public.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote st rick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jun 2008 at 8:38am
I got so wound up  about this one I had to add a comment.. Idiots!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Peter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jun 2008 at 8:47am

The RSPCA officer concerned could of course appear in court as an "expert witness" in a prosecution case the very next day.   It just doesn`t bear thinking about.

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Jesus wept.
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If its not fur nor feather then the RSPCA have not got a clue. I used to respect them but since I've found out how useless they really are in relation to herps  
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