I don't have the same mindset as the majority when it comes to shows/expos it seems... i understand you are puting your "best herp forward" so to speak - but i didn't realize this is treated similar to a used car lot? (ahh yes, there's a sucker now and he looks like he has some dough) Yes to...
I agree - I don't put my animals into a position that could endanger them or those viewing them in any way. And on that note i don't let anyone other than myself or my wife handle any of our animals with the exception of our beardies. If someone asks I explain that they can be bitten or suddenly...
If we use that logic than why are people handling hatchling sulcatas, hatchling redfoots, leopards, hatchling russians, ect..? Shouldn't all animals be treated with this same rules regarding disease? Or is it that someone said that because this animal is worth 2000 that its life is more valuable...
Your all right.. everyone's main concern was the stress of their animals at this show. I mean, no one was picking up the leopard or the thousands of Sulcatas at the show.. or handling the large amount of redfoots at this show. stressing out the cheap stuff is ok, right? Because its 40$ its ok...
i wouldn't put it on front display on a table?
its the point.... 2000$ or not, how would you like to walk into a store and ask to see a product and be told "only serious buyers?"
was at the show today in Arizona, stopped by the "blue beast" reptile booth.. and low and behold they had an aldabra tortoise, i was so excited to see one up close. I simply asked if i could see it (it was behind a screen) i was promptly told no, we only show it to serous buyers. What jerks. I'm...