Sad :( Savs at pet store.

Terranaut · 05-15-12, 02:27 AM

So I was at a local pet store for some feeders and saw this.
I tried to tell the store owner these are not beardies but he said he wouldn't have them long enough to worry about it.
I don't keep savs but even I knew super dry and an inch of sand is not the way to keep these

Wish I had more room

SnakeyJay · 05-15-12, 03:00 AM

It's disgusting how little the shop cares! They'll be sold on to an almost certain early death. Sad

AjaMichelle · 05-15-12, 03:14 AM

: ( that sucks. I wish I had room for more than one. One day!

infernalis · 05-15-12, 04:25 AM

Now take what you see here, multiply by about 7-10,000 and you will have the annual (rough figure) number of these animals that are sitting in pretty much the same setup.

CDN_Blood · 05-15-12, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Now take what you see here, multiply by about 7-10,000 and you will have the annual (rough figure) number of these animals that are sitting in pretty much the same setup.

I'd agree with this. I wish we could get pet shops out of reptiles altogether, but until folks stop buying them from these places that's just not going to happen.

I've said it before in one of my rants - for every reptile sold, they’re going to get another to replace it, so don’t think you’re doing a herp any favours by taking it out of the pet shop because in fact it only encourages them to get another to take it’s place. It’s a vicious circle, so think long and hard before buying from them.

Truth be told, you're doing future reptiles a favour by leaving the ones you see in a pet shop right where they are. It's a sad truth, but you have to think of the bigger picture.

mo9e64 · 05-15-12, 06:26 AM

If you can care for it properly and it's a seemingly healthy animal,that's one more cared for animal.Unless you're going for a ban of somekind,these animal should get into the best hands.Talk to the store keepers,buy the animal,do things you have actual control over-or do the opposite don't support the industry.

infernalis · 05-15-12, 06:46 AM

Another potentially controversial subject.

Think about this, when you buy online, you are taking a huge leap of faith..

Anyone can make (or hire a designer) a great looking web site.. but the internet is one of the best places to propagate B.S.

Internet ad......(these guys have to be better than a walk in pet shop??)

Reality check.. behind that "hidden" internet site with a P.O. box and paypal account.

Fredricks · 05-15-12, 07:02 AM

It's definitely really frustrating. Is that right in your area? I sometimes frequent different store to check out what they have, I'm glad you said something. Hopefully it changes

CDN_Blood · 05-15-12, 07:04 AM

Only a fool buys something sight unseen

infernalis · 05-15-12, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CDN_Blood

Only a fool buys something sight unseen

I wish I could count the number of posts I have read over the years that read like this.....

"The animal I received looks nothing like the pictures they showed me"

Brently · 05-15-12, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CDN_Blood

Only a fool buys something sight unseen

I am not sure that is fair. I bought my boa without ever having laid eyes on her. I figure if she was being housed and cared for improperly, at least she isn't anymore. And if she was well taken care of then I have one less headache to worry about. I think it is all just a matter of perspective. But the ultimate goal should be to get these animals our of places that don't care for them over money.

Gungirl · 05-15-12, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Brently

I am not sure that is fair. I bought my boa without ever having laid eyes on her. I figure if she was being housed and cared for improperly, at least she isn't anymore. And if she was well taken care of then I have one less headache to worry about. I think it is all just a matter of perspective. But the ultimate goal should be to get these animals our of places that don't care for them over money.

If your ultimate goal is to get the animals out of places that don't care for them you need to leave the animals there. If you buy one they will put another in its place however sad it is you need to let it die. If all the animals they have for sale die they will not purchase/breed more to sell. Yes it sucks but it's how it works.

Terranaut · 05-15-12, 09:09 AM

Yup the painful truth is .... People suck

Rogue628 · 05-15-12, 02:03 PM

And that vicious cycle is so frustrating, especially for those of us who have huge hearts....

Shmoges · 05-15-12, 07:27 PM

Well look on the bright side, when we are all dead no one will be cruel to animals anymore!!