Update src/pynwb/__init__.py

Co-authored-by: Steph Prince <[email protected]>
NeurodataWithoutBorders · Jan 16, 2025 · efefc0b · efefc0b
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diff --git a/src/pynwb/__init__.py b/src/pynwb/__init__.py
@@ -585,8 +585,8 @@ def read_nwb(**kwargs):
                 return NWBZarrIO.read_nwb(path=path) 
             else:
                 raise ValueError(
-                    f"Unable to read file: '{path}'. The file exists but is not recognized as "
-                    "either a valid HDF5 or Zarr NWB file. Please ensure the file contains valid NWB data."
+                    f"Unable to read file: '{path}'. The file is not recognized as "
+                    "either a valid HDF5 or Zarr NWB file. Please ensure the file exists and contains valid NWB data."
                 )     
         except ImportError:
             raise ValueError(