[krackersmom2]

Sorry about your loss of Jewel .....You definitely didn't offend me! I totally agree that small children need an adult's help to care for ANY pet. My four year old assists me with feeding the cats and the hermit crabs. My eleven year old has the 29 gallon in his room, but I still have to help him remember when certain things need to be done...like scooping the poop, changing and mixing ne water and feeding them a varied diet, checking the gages and misting as needed. Neither of my kids are ready to take over total care of any poor little animal!