tgolden":15wzcs3w said:You can't expect much out of a minimum wage employee or a high school kid working the weekend.
~ Tommie
bunnyrut":20u1790t said:i DO expect it from the higher ups...
tgolden":20u1790t said:You can't expect much out of a minimum wage employee or a high school kid working the weekend.
~ Tommie
saleen89559":9m4nxb1u said:I don't care if there are $1/gallon tank sales. You can find a tank for cheaper on Craigslist that is still in great condition, or you can be a handy person and make your own vivarium.
Zeusmybeardie":11ne80i0 said:I bought mine off of kijiji I just scrubbed it with bleach twice that would've killed everything
That's sad about having dead reptiles on display. Man I guess i'm really lucky. I have had no problems our seen anything like that at the one I go to. Its always clean and neat in the reptile section. Over crowed and low temps but cleanShannyBeard":bfph1xso said:saleen89559":bfph1xso said:I don't care if there are $1/gallon tank sales. You can find a tank for cheaper on Craigslist that is still in great condition, or you can be a handy person and make your own vivarium.
I'm sorry, but no chance I am putting my beardies into a used tank. I just don't think there is enough information about adenovirus, and there are people who strongly feel it is extremely difficult to kill and
I don't want to take that chance. Considering I can get a $40 breeder for $40, when they run $129 new here, I just have to make that purchase. I sure won't go there for anything else, though. Last time I was in PetCo they had 3 dead reptiles on display. :|
NeosMom":1hxk1pyn said:I buy my animals from reputable breeders and from my local mom & pop exotic shop. I buy my online insects from people I have learned about on this site. And when I am shopping for the basic necessities I try to give my money to that same mom & pop shop whenever I can. But there are days when I have to go to Petco or PetSmart for something. And, yes, I have bought two of those dollar a gallon tanks from Petco. The bottom line is that no actions I take will change the nationwide policies of these chain stores. However, my personal actions can have an impact on the small businesses I support. So I support them. And I will always be here for them.
Thank you Amazing Pets (Naples, FL), Linda's Gone Buggie, Great Lakes Hornworms, Drag-A-Longs, Lizard Luxuries, and Fairytail Dragons. You might not be able to shut down the local Petco, but I'm sure just one order to one of these companies will make a difference to them, especially if you tell your friends, too.
NeosMom":2ymzp64y said:Back in the day when I saw a therapist, he taught me one thing that changed my life more than anything else... I can't fix every problem for everyone. I need to solve my own problems and let other people solve their own problems. He said I would be amazed at how often the one turned out to impact the other. And he was right.
I buy my animals from reputable breeders and from my local mom & pop exotic shop. I buy my online insects from people I have learned about on this site. And when I am shopping for the basic necessities I try to give my money to that same mom & pop shop whenever I can. But there are days when I have to go to Petco or PetSmart for something. And, yes, I have bought two of those dollar a gallon tanks from Petco. The bottom line is that no actions I take will change the nationwide policies of these chain stores. However, my personal actions can have an impact on the small businesses I support. So I support them. And I will always be here for them.
Well said! Unfortunately I don't have any mom and pa stores that sell acceptable reptile goods. Sounds like you are hooked up with some good folks.
~ Tommie
Thank you Amazing Pets (Naples, FL), Linda's Gone Buggie, Great Lakes Hornworms, Drag-A-Longs, Lizard Luxuries, and Fairytail Dragons. You might not be able to shut down the local Petco, but I'm sure just one order to one of these companies will make a difference to them, especially if you tell your friends, too.
tgolden":3measuda said:Well said! Unfortunately I don't have any mom and pa stores that sell acceptable reptile goods. Sounds like you are hooked up with some good folks.
~ Tommie
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