So upset over what I saw at Petco today

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Jas2Cats

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The Petco in my neighborhood has stopped selling reptiles and has limited the number of fish they sell (basically only goldfish now). I also noticed the other day that they are selling fewer rodents. I'm hoping that this is a permanent change.
 

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I've read their care sheets and they provide good basic care that pretty much insures the animals survival by keeping it simple.

KQ6AR said:
Petco has care sheets, but they are full of bad information. I know people that have given them good care sheets, but they didn't seem to learn from their mistakes.
Just go in and ask what you need to buy, to take proper care of one, & see what they try too sell you. You can judge for yourself.
 

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I was fooled by a sleeping turtle once, too - my boss told me to go look at the 'dead' snapping turtle behind our building. I swear, there were ants crawling all over it, eyes wide open, etc. I jumped 10' when it moved.
 

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I remember when a PetSmart near me had two Redfoot males, close to 10" each in a 50 gallon tank! At least they were aware it was too small and were eager to sell the torts, cutting their price down from $199.99 to $89.99.
 

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The Petco by me supposedly has Captive Bred torts but I don't know if I believe them. They also look pretty healthy, nice clear eyes and no bubbles.
 

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size and price is usually a good indication of whether they are CB or WC. Usually.
 

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Not really. There are many breeders who do not want to deal with the general public... and... I believe that the local shops do have the last say on the stock.

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size and price is usually a good indication of whether they are CB or WC. Usually.
 
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